drag
Pronunciation: [dræɡ]
Context: "movement"
(verb) to pull something along the ground or through the air. For example, if you have a toy car and you pull it behind you, you're dragging it.
Example
She drags her backpack to school every day.
Example
He did not drag his suitcase; he wheeled it instead.
Example
Can you drag that box to the other room?
Context: "movement"
(noun) the act of pulling something forward. It can also mean how heavy or hard something is to pull or move.
Example
The drag of the sled made it hard to pull up the hill.
Example
There was no drag on the smooth surface, so it was easy to move.
Example
How much drag is there when you pull the rope?
Context: "interaction"
(verb) to take a long time or be boring. If something feels like it goes on and on without excitement, it can be described as dragging.
Example
The movie was so good that it never dragged.
Example
The lecture dragged on for hours without interesting information.
Example
Does this story drag, or is it exciting?
Context: "entertainment"
(noun) a type of performance where someone dresses up in a way that exaggerates and entertains. Usually, this involves dressing in clothing that is traditionally associated with a different gender.
Example
He loves watching drag shows for their colorful performances.
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She didn't enjoy the drag performance because it was not her style.
Example
Have you ever seen a drag show?