How Do You Spell DRAGGER?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈaɡə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "dragger" can be a bit confusing, especially for non-native English speakers. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈdræɡər/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound and the "g" is pronounced as a hard "g" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, which is a neutral vowel sound. "Dragger" is a noun that refers to a person or vehicle that drags or tows something, such as a ship or a fishing net.

DRAGGER Meaning and Definition

1. A dragger is a noun that refers to a person or a specialized vessel involved in the fishing industry. The term is commonly used in the context of commercial fishing where large nets known as trawls are dragged along the seabed or in the water to catch fish or other edible marine organisms.

   In relation to a person, a dragger may be the primary operator of the trawling vessel, responsible for managing the fishing nets and overseeing the catch. They work in tandem with a crew to operate the vessel and maintain the effective functioning of the equipment.

   When referring to a vessel, a dragger is a relatively large fishing boat equipped with sturdy winches, pulleys, and handling machinery to deploy, retrieve, and haul in the fishing nets. These boats are designed to withstand the forces involved in dragging heavy nets through the water, and they often feature spacious decks and storage facilities to handle the catch.

   The term "dragger" is derived from the act of dragging the nets behind the vessel to capture fish, crustaceans, or other sea creatures. It describes the action of physically pulling or moving the nets through the water. Draggers play a significant role in industrial fishing operations around the world and are essential for large-scale harvesting of seafood resources.

Common Misspellings for DRAGGER

• sragger
• xragger
• eragger
• dtagger
• d5agger
• d4agger
• drzgger
• drsgger
• drwgger
• drqgger
• dravger
• drabger
• drahger
• drayger
• dratger
• dragfer
• dragver
• dragber
• dragher

Etymology of DRAGGER

The word "dragger" does not have a commonly known or recognized etymology. It is possible that "dragger" is derived from the verb "drag", which means to pull or move something along a surface, typically with effort. However, without further information, it is difficult to determine a specific etymology for this word.

Idioms with the word DRAGGER

• knuckle-dragger The idiom "knuckle-dragger" typically refers to a person who is perceived as unintelligent, uncivilized, or brutish. It is often used derogatorily to describe someone who is seen as primitive or lacking intelligence.

Similar spelling words for DRAGGER

• TURKAIR,
• turker,
• dorkier,
• Trocar,
• druker,
• duergar,
• drug war,
• Targar,
• one-trigger,
• darger,
• trekker,
• trickier,
• Drugger,
• two-trigger,
• drucker,
• Droger,
• tracker-action,
• trager,
• dayworker,
• dresser,
• turgor,
• hair-trigger,
• tricker,
• trigger-happy,
• foot-dragger,
• TTRACKER,
• Tregre,
• dragora,
• driggers,
• trigger-material,
• fast-tracker,
• dorger,
• dreger,
• trigger-finger,
• truecar.com,
• dreiser,
• dresher,
• trucker,
• trauger,
• traquair,
• knuckle-dragger,
• tricor,
• drakkar,
• tourgoer,
• trecker,
• DRACAR,
• astro-tracker,
• draeger,
• toeragger,
• trikora,
• trakr,
• TRICARE,
• darkrai,
• HDRICR,
• drager,
• triggera,
• DARCOR,
• tracor,
• trickery,
• turquerie,
• torquer,
• darker-skinned,
• dreckier,
• drug war,
• dharker,
• tracker,
• truqueur,
• draugr,
• twerker,
• drosera,
• tricar,
• Dwergar,
• dragor,
• trigger-area,
• darker,
• Torger,
• troker,
• trigger,
• trackir,
• dierker.

Plural form of DRAGGER is DRAGGERS