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Meaning of dragging
The primary meaning of "dragging" refers to the act of pulling or moving something with force, often with difficulty or resistance.
Etymology of dragging
The word "dragging" originates from the Old English word "dragan," which means "to pull" or "to draw"
This word is also related to the Old Norse word "draga," which means "to pull" or "to draw," and the Dutch word "dragen," which means "to carry" or "to wear"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of pulling or moving something with force
Synonyms
pulling
hauling
tugging
drawing
towing
trailing
lagging
slowing
retarding
hindering
obstructing
impeding
delaying
protracting
prolonging
extending
stretching
continuing
persevering
persisting
plodding
trudging
slogging
struggling
straining
heaving
lifting
carrying
transporting
conveying
moving
shifting
removing
extracting
Definitions
- Pulling or moving something with force, often with difficulty or resistance
- * Moving or progressing slowly or with difficulty
- * Causing something to be delayed or prolonged
Usage Examples
- The firefighters were dragging the heavy hose through the smoke-filled building
- * The company has been dragging its feet on the new project, causing delays and cost overruns
- * The hikers were dragging themselves up the steep mountain trail, exhausted from the long climb