dragger

[ drag-er ]

noun

1. any of various small motor trawlers operating off the North Atlantic coast of the United States.
2. a person or thing that drags.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dragger¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; drag + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Although Russia has been a foot dragger in phasing out fossil fuels, he said, it is one of several major nations crucial to any international pact to slash emissions.

From Los Angeles Times

The world’s second-biggest economy expanded 2.3% last year, the only major economy to report growth, although the growth was its weakest in 44 years, dragger lower by still weak consumption and soft investment demand.

From Reuters

And in 2012, Villanueva and the department were sued by a Black custody assistant who said Villanueva referred to him as a “knuckle dragger,” which the jailer interpreted as a racial slur.

From Los Angeles Times

A distraught Jacob Jacquard, who worked on the scallop dragger last year, said high tides and wicked winds can rapidly transform the Bay of Fundy into a dangerous place to work.

From Seattle Times

The state said it’s making 10 dragger licenses available and four licenses available for divers.

From Washington Times