dragger

noun
UK: /ˈdræɡər/
US: /ˈdræɡər/

  1. A person or thing that drags something.

    1. The dragger pulled the heavy net from the sea.
    2. He worked as a dragger, collecting scrap metal from the old factory site.

  2. A type of fishing boat that uses a dragnet to catch fish.

    1. The dragger returned to port with a large catch of cod.
    2. Environmentalists are concerned about the impact of draggers on the seafloor ecosystem.

  3. Someone who is slow or behind.

    1. Don't be a dragger; we need to leave now.
    2. The project was delayed because one team member was a dragger, constantly missing deadlines.

Synonyms

trawler

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dragger" in English means: A person or thing that drags something., A type of fishing boat that uses a dragnet to catch fish., Someone who is slow or behind..

The phonetic transcription of "dragger" is /ˈdræɡər/ in British English and /ˈdræɡər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dragger": trawler.

Example usage of "dragger": "The dragger pulled the heavy net from the sea.". More examples on the page.