DRAG
/dɹæɡ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of DRAG
Resistance of the air (or some other fluid) to something moving through it.
"When designing cars, manufacturers have to take drag into consideration."
(foundry) The bottom part of a sand casting mold.
A device dragged along the bottom of a body of water in search of something, e.g. a dead body, or in fishing.
To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.
"Let's drag this load of wood over to the shed."
To move onward heavily, laboriously, or slowly; to advance with weary effort; to go on lingeringly.
"Time seems to drag when you’re waiting for a bus."
To act or proceed slowly or without enthusiasm; to be reluctant.
Women's clothing worn by men for the purpose of entertainment.
"He performed in drag."
A men's party attended in women's clothing.
Examples of DRAG in a Sentence
- "When designing cars, manufacturers have to take drag into consideration."
- "Let's drag this load of wood over to the shed."
- "Time seems to drag when you’re waiting for a bus."
- "He performed in drag."
Word Details
Is DRAG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DRAG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DRAG are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DRAG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | r | a | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DRAG
12 words from the letters in DRAG
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DRAG in Word Games
DRAG is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DRAG is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DRAG to find 12 additional valid words.