Drags

The word 'drags' has several meanings, all related to the idea of something moving or being moved with difficulty or reluctance. It can refer to pulling something along the ground, as in "He drags the heavy suitcase.", or to a slow and tedious process, such as "The meeting drags on for hours.", or to a situation where someone is holding back, as in "She drags her feet on the project.". It can also refer to taking a puff of a cigarette, or to an activity one is bored with, as in "Going to the office drags sometimes."

Drags meaning with examples

• The exhausted hiker, his legs burning, drags his heavy backpack up the final steep incline, each step a monumental effort. He was so tired that every muscle ached; it was a monumental feat of strength for him.
• The investigation drags on, with new leads emerging slowly. The detective, though determined, feels the pressure mounting, the public demands answers, and the truth seems ever-elusive.
• She always drags herself out of bed every morning, feeling uninspired and dreading the day. Her enthusiasm seems absent, and she is weary, wishing for more from her day.
• The experienced smoker carefully drags on the cigarette, savoring the nicotine's calming effect. The familiar ritual, a small, permissible transgression amidst the monotony of her daily life.
• After a long day, the party felt like it drags for the host; all the guests start to leave, with a last few stragglers dragging their heels and taking their time to go.