Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scrag

verb
/skræɡ/
Definition
To kill or severely injure something, often used in relation to animals.
Examples
  • The hunter scragged the animal after a long chase.
  • In the boxing match, one player tried to scrag the other to gain the upper hand.
Meaning
To strangle or hang; to choke or throttle.
Synonyms
  • strangle
  • choke
  • hang
  • throttle