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Definition of drag

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Drag (v. t.) The difference between the speed of a screw steamer under sail and that of the screw when the ship outruns the screw; or between the propulsive effects of the different floats of a paddle wheel. See Citation under Drag, v. i., 3..

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Creep :: Creep (v. i.) To drag in deep water with creepers, as for recovering a submarine cable..

Dredge :: Dredge (n.) Any instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as: (a) A dragnet for taking up oysters, etc., from their beds. (b) A dredging machine. (c) An iron frame, with a fine net attached, used in collecting animals living at the bottom of the sea..

Drag :: Drag (v. t.) To break, as land, by drawing a drag or harrow over it; to harrow; to draw a drag along the bottom of, as a stream or other water; hence, to search, as by means of a drag..

Shoe :: Shoe (n.) A drag, or sliding piece of wood or iron, placed under the wheel of a loaded vehicle, to retard its motion in going down a hill..

Dragantine :: Dragantine (n.) A mucilage obtained from, or containing, gum tragacanth..

Drag :: Drag (v. t.) A heavy coach with seats on top; also, a heavy carriage..

Drag :: Drag (v. t.) The difference between the speed of a screw steamer under sail and that of the screw when the ship outruns the screw; or between the propulsive effects of the different floats of a paddle wheel. See Citation under Drag, v. i., 3..

Trawlwarp :: Trawlwarp (n.) A rope passing through a block, used in managing or dragging a trawlnet..

Trail :: Trail (v. t.) To draw or drag, as along the ground..

Trice :: Trice (v. t.) To pull; to haul; to drag; to pull away.

Draglink :: Draglink (n.) A link connecting the cranks of two shafts.