ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dragger

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdɹæɡɚ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Dragger is a noun meaning Something that drags.

Meaning

Something that drags.

More Meanings

  1. (nautical) A trawler.
  2. One who takes part in drag racing.
  3. A vehicle used in drag racing.
  4. (slang) A car thief.

Example Sentences

So young speed enthusiasts can get high performance equipment for their "street draggers."
Like their friends the "draggers," the "hoisters" or shoplifters are having a thin time these days, […]
On a raceway near Riverside, California, a dragger was fatally injured when his dragster went out of control […]
In 1960, Honolulu motorcycle racer (and Street Roadster dragger) Danny Ongais stepped up to the dragster ranks […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for dragger

Depending on context, synonyms include dragster.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include drag, dragrope, heel-dragger, dragline, dragboat, drag hound.

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