alakierre — meaning in English

English meaning

• drag verb To pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.

Senses

alakierre is used for these senses in English:

• backspin Spin applied to a ball in order to slow it, change its flight, or stop it when it lands.
• drag (uncountable, snooker) A large amount of backspin on the cue ball, causing the cue ball to slow down.

drag — full definition

1. verb To pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.
2. noun A resisting force that slows down something moving through air or liquid.
3. noun Something tedious or annoying.
4. noun Elaborate, exaggerated clothing of the opposite gender worn for performance, especially by drag queens and kings.
5. verb To insult or criticize someone sharply, often publicly (informal).

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