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Meaning of drag through the mud

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

drag

Pronunciation:/dɹæɡ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Resistance of the air (or some other fluid) to something moving through it.

    Example: When designing cars, manufacturers have to take drag into consideration.

  2. (foundry) The bottom part of a sand casting mold.

  3. A device dragged along the bottom of a body of water in search of something, e.g. a dead body, or in fishing.

  4. A puff on a cigarette or joint.

verb

Definitions

  1. To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.

    Example: Let's drag this load of wood over to the shed.

  2. To move onward heavily, laboriously, or slowly; to advance with weary effort; to go on lingeringly.

    Example: Time seems to drag when you’re waiting for a bus.

  3. To act or proceed slowly or without enthusiasm; to be reluctant.

  4. To draw along (something burdensome); hence, to pass in pain or with difficulty.

drag

Pronunciation:/dɹæɡ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Women's clothing worn by men for the purpose of entertainment.

    Example: He performed in drag.

  2. A men's party attended in women's clothing.

  3. Any type of clothing or costume associated with a particular occupation or subculture.

    Example: corporate drag

verb

Definitions

  1. To perform as a drag queen or drag king.