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dragline

The correct spelling is dragline.

How to pronounce dragline

noun

IPA: /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn/

Say it like: Dra-gli-ne

The correct spelling is dragline. A cable, cord, or rope used to drag an object; specifically, the line of a dragline excavator that drags the bucket.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A cable, cord, or rope used to drag an object; specifically, the line of a dragline excavator that drags the bucket.
  2. 2.Short for dragline excavator.

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