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• present participle of drag.

dragging

American  

[drag-ing] / ˈdræg ɪŋ /

adjective

1. extremely tired or slow, as in movement; lethargic; sluggish.

   He was annoyed by their dragging way of walking and talking.

2. used in dragging, hoisting, etc..

   dragging ropes.

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dragging British  

/ ˈdræɡɪŋ /

noun

1. a decorating technique in which paint is applied with a specially modified brush to create a marbled or grainy effect

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Other Word Forms

• draggingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of dragging

First recorded in 1765–75; drag + -ing ²

Example Sentences

It involves dragging heavy gear along the seabed to scoop up scallops which bury themselves in the mud.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

BMW shares fell 11%, dragging the sector at large after the company slashed guidance due to a deteriorating Chinese market and the spillover effects of the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

KeyBanc analyst Bradley B. Thomas, who rates La-Z-Boy at Overweight with a $46 price target, said that the results could ease concerns about a spell of bad weather dragging down sales.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

I kept tearing off pieces of crusty bread and dragging them through the oil before spooning the beans on top.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

May, a disgusted look on her face, had hooked her hands underneath the witch’s arms and was dragging her body toward the black ropes that had tied Jack up.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley