Drag ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Drag ( verb )

1. Pull (something) along with effort or force.
2. Slowly move or proceed, especially because of difficulty or resistance.
3. Operate or use (something) with difficulty.
4. Move (something) slowly and with difficulty along the ground.
5. Be a hindrance to progress or development.

Origin:

Late middle english: perhaps from middle low german dragen "carry"; compare with german tragen "carry".

Examples:

1. She dragged a heavy suitcase behind her.
2. The car dragged up the hill.
3. I have to drag my computer around with me.
4. The dog was dragging its hind legs.
5. The economy has been dragging for months.

(As a noun)

Drag ( noun )

1. Pull (something) along with effort or force.
2. Slowly move or proceed, especially because of difficulty or resistance.
3. Operate or use (something) with difficulty.
4. Move (something) slowly and with difficulty along the ground.
5. Be a hindrance to progress or development.

Origin:

Late middle english: perhaps from middle low german dragen "carry"; compare with german tragen "carry".

Examples:

1. She dragged a heavy suitcase behind her.
2. The car dragged up the hill.
3. I have to drag my computer around with me.
4. The dog was dragging its hind legs.
5. The economy has been dragging for months.