Definition

To become wet and dirty by being dragged through mud or water, or to move slowly and with difficulty.

Example

After the rain, the children dragged through the puddles, their shoes all draggle.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I can't believe how muddy my shoes got when I tried to hurry through the park.

Yeah, I saw you draggle behind the rest of us.

I should have worn my old sneakers instead.

Next time, just take it easy and avoid the puddles!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make something wet and dirty by pulling it along the ground.

Example

The children dragged the wet blanket through the mud, making it draggle.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Be careful with that umbrella; you might draggle it on the ground.

Oh no, I don't want to get it dirty!

Yeah, it would be a shame to see it all wet and messy.

Root Explanation

Draggle is derived from the Middle English 'draglen', which means to drag or trail in the water, and is likely influenced by the Old English 'dragan', meaning to drag. The word describes the act of dragging something through wet or muddy ground, often resulting in it becoming soiled or wet.

Memory Tip

Imagine something being 'dragged' through mud or water, which helps you remember that 'draggle' means to trail or drag something in a way that makes it wet or dirty.

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