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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

draglines

/dræɡlaɪnz/ noun · British & US
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What does draglines mean?

noun

A long cable or rope used to lift or move heavy loads, especially in mining or construction. A line or trail of debris or sediment left behind by a glacier or other moving mass of ice.

Example

"The dragline was used to lift the heavy machinery into place."

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