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drag — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • draft noun An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.
  • drag verb To pull something heavy along a surface, often with effort.
  • lineament noun Any distinctive shape or line, etc.
  • move verb To change position or location.
  • play verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
  • stroke noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
  • trait noun A distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person or thing.

Senses

drag is used for these senses in English:

  • draft A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.
  • drag (uncountable, slang) Women's clothing worn by men for the purpose of entertainment. [from late 19th c.]
  • lineament A distinctive feature that characterizes something, especially the parts of a person’s face.
  • move (board games) The act of moving a token on a gameboard from one position to another according to the rules of the game.
  • play (turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
  • stroke A single movement with a tool; also, an impact of a tool on an object.
  • stroke (golf) A single act of striking at the ball with a club; also, at matchplay, a shot deducted from a player's score at a hole as a result of a handicapping system.
  • stroke A single movement of a paintbrush, chisel, pen, pencil, or similar implement; a line or mark made by such an implement.

draft — full definition

  1. noun An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.
  2. noun A current of air moving through an enclosed space.
  3. noun (US) Compulsory enlistment into military service; conscription.
  4. noun The process of selecting players for professional sports teams.
  5. verb To write a preliminary version of something.

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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