Drag

Quick meaning: Drag is a noun meaning (physics, uncountable) Resistance of a fluid to something moving through it.

Meaning

(physics, uncountable) Resistance of a fluid to something moving through it.

More Meanings

1. (by analogy with above) Any force acting in opposition to the motion of an object.
2. (countable) A device dragged along the bottom of a body of water in search of something, e.g. a dead body, or in fishing.
3. (countable, informal) A systematic search for someone over a wide area, especially by the authorities; a dragnet.
4. (countable, music) A double drum-stroke played at twice the speed of the context in which it is placed.
5. (countable, informal) A puff on a cigarette or joint.
6. (countable, slang) Someone or something that is annoying or frustrating, or disappointing; an obstacle to progress or enjoyment.
7. (countable, slang) A long open horse-drawn carriage with transverse or side seats.

Example Sentences

Give me a drag on that roach!

He got high after just one drag of the joint.

Travelling to work in the rush hour is a real drag.

When designing cars, manufacturers have to take drag into consideration.

Word Forms

• drags
• dragging
• dragged

Synonyms for drag

Depending on context, synonyms include draw, hale, lug, schlep, tug, pull.

Antonyms for drag

Common opposites include leave, push, rest, rush.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include draw, haul, sweep, cart, tangle, pull.

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