Dragged

The past tense of the verb 'drag', meaning to pull someone or something along the ground, often with difficulty. This can be literal, referring to physically moving an object or person, or figurative, describing the slow, laborious movement of time, a process, or an emotional state. The action often implies effort, resistance, or an unwanted delay. Dragging can be used to describe movement against friction, across a surface, or even through a difficult situation. It frequently suggests an imposition of force, whether physical or metaphorical, to overcome opposition. It also implies that the entity is moved, often reluctantly or slowly, across a distance, or to a different state.

Dragged meaning with examples

• Exhausted from the hike, she dragged herself up the final incline, each step a monumental effort. Her heavy backpack felt like an anchor, weighing her down with every movement. She was grateful for the summit, which ended the journey. Even though the view was spectacular, the feeling of exhaustion made the moment feel insignificant. The final few steps had been the hardest. Each breath made her more thankful to be done.
• The detective dragged the suspect into the interrogation room, the man's feet barely touching the ground. He was completely unwilling to enter. The force used revealed the man was being brought into a place he wasn't welcome. Despite his struggles, he was brought inside. Every inch felt like a battle of wills, with the police determined and the suspect full of resistance. The metallic clang of the door closed, and the interrogation began.
• After the accident, the car was dragged from the wreckage by a crane. It looked like an unrecognizable collection of twisted metal. The rescuers worked to get the car away, the salvage of the vehicle was the priority. The destruction of the car suggested the need to protect people. Every piece of metal scraped across the ground. The effort showed the physical challenge of moving something of considerable weight and damaged structural integrity.
• The project felt as though it dragged on for months, with endless meetings and delays. Each day felt longer than the last. The team struggled to keep momentum. Every change in scope caused the project to feel much longer than it actually was. They yearned for the deadline, which was forever in the distance. They were desperate for it to end.