drag (one's) feet

To pull along with difficulty or effort; haul: dragged the heavy box out of the way. See Synonyms at pull.

To cause to trail along a surface, especially the ground.

Computer Science

1. To move (a pointing device, such as a mouse) while pressing down on one of its buttons.

2. To move (an element of a graphical display) on a computer screen using a pointing device.

3. To search or sweep the bottom of (a body of water), as with a grappling hook or dragnet.

4. To bring up or catch by such means.

To move or bring by force or with great effort: had to drag him to the dentist; dragged the truth out of the reluctant witness.

1. To search or sweep the bottom of (a body of water), as with a grappling hook or dragnet.

2. To bring up or catch by such means.

To prolong tediously: dragged the story out.

Baseball To hit (a bunt) while taking the first steps toward first base.

To break up, rake, or smooth out (land or dirt), especially by pulling a drag or heavy mesh: dragged the infield between innings.

To trail along the ground: The dog's leash dragged on the sidewalk.

To move slowly or with effort.

To lag behind.

To pass or proceed slowly, tediously, or laboriously: The time dragged as we waited.

Computer Science To move a pointing device while pressing down on one of its buttons.

To search or dredge the bottom of a body of water: dragging for the sunken craft.

To take part in or as if in a drag race.

To draw on a cigarette, pipe, or cigar.

The act of dragging.

Something, such as a harrow or an implement for spreading manure, that is dragged along the ground.

A device, such as a grappling hook, that is used for dragging under water.

A heavy sledge or cart for hauling loads.

A large four-horse coach with seats inside and on top.

Something, such as a sea anchor or a brake on a fishing reel, that retards motion.

One that impedes or slows progress; a drawback or burden: the drag of taxation on economic growth.

The degree of resistance involved in dragging or hauling.

The retarding force exerted on a moving body by a fluid medium such as air or water.

A slow, laborious motion or movement.

1. The scent or trail of a fox or another animal.

2. Something that provides an artificial scent.

Slang One that is obnoxiously tiresome: The evening was a real drag.

A puff on a cigarette, pipe, or cigar.

Slang A street or road: the town's main drag.

The clothing characteristic of one sex when worn by a member of the opposite sex: an actor in drag.