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Uncommondragging
The correct spelling is dragging.
How to pronounce dragging
/ˈdɹæɡɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈdɹæɡɪŋ/
Say it like: Dra-gji-ng
The correct spelling is dragging. To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty. For example: "Let's drag this load of wood over to the shed."
Usage Examples
“Let's drag this load of wood over to the shed.”
“Time seems to drag when you’re waiting for a bus.”
“Drag the file into the window to open it.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.
- 2.To move onward heavily, laboriously, or slowly; to advance with weary effort; to go on lingeringly.
- 3.To act or proceed slowly or without enthusiasm; to be reluctant.
- 4.To draw along (something burdensome); hence, to pass in pain or with difficulty.
- 5.To serve as a clog or hindrance; to hold back.
noun
- 1.An instance of something being dragged.
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