Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dragging

verb
/ˈdræɡɪŋ/
Definition
The act of pulling something along the ground or through the air.
Examples
  • He was dragging his feet as he walked down the path.
  • She spent the afternoon dragging the heavy box to the garage.
  • The team was dragging their equipment across the field after the game.
Meaning
Dragging refers to the process of pulling something with a steady force, often resulting in a movement that is slow and sometimes laborious.
Synonyms
  • pulling
  • hauling
  • towing
  • yanking
  • drawing