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drag in Dutch

drag in Dutch is fundering, belemmering, hinderpaal — drag means to pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.

drag in Dutch

fundering
noun
(countable, foundry) The bottom part of a sand casting mold.
belemmering
noun
(countable, slang) Someone or something that is annoying or frustrating, or disappointing; an obstacle to progress or enjoyment.
hinderpaal
noun
(countable, slang) Someone or something that is annoying or frustrating, or disappointing; an obstacle to progress or enjoyment.
luchtweerstand
noun
(nautical) The difference between the speed of a screw steamer under sail and that of the screw when the ship outruns the screw; or between the propulsive effects of the different floats of a paddle wheel.
weerstand
noun
(nautical) The difference between the speed of a screw steamer under sail and that of the screw when the ship outruns the screw; or between the propulsive effects of the different floats of a paddle wheel.
slepen
verb
(transitive) To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.

What does "drag" mean?

  1. verb To pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.
    "The fox tried to drag the bin bag across the muddy lawn."
  2. noun A resisting force that slows down something moving through air or liquid.
    "Cyclists crouch low to reduce drag as they race down the hill."
  3. noun Something tedious or annoying.
    "Filling in these forms every month is a real drag."
  4. noun Elaborate, exaggerated clothing of the opposite gender worn for performance, especially by drag queens and kings.
    "He spent hours on his wig and makeup for the drag show."
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drag in a sentence

  • The fox tried to drag the bin bag across the muddy lawn.
  • They dragged the sofa across the room.
  • Cyclists crouch low to reduce drag as they race down the hill.
  • A smooth body shape cuts the drag on a swimmer moving through water.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "drag" in Dutch?
"drag" in Dutch is fundering, belemmering, hinderpaal. drag means: To pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.
How do you use "drag" in a sentence?
Example: "The fox tried to drag the bin bag across the muddy lawn." In Dutch, "drag" is fundering, belemmering, hinderpaal.
Are there other ways to say "drag" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "drag": fundering, belemmering, hinderpaal, luchtweerstand, weerstand, slepen.
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