English Explanatory Dictionary

dragline

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cable, cord, or rope used to drag an object; specifically, the line of a dragline excavator that drags the bucket.
  2. Ellipsis of dragline excavator.
  3. A strong supporting line of silk produced by a spider.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɹæɡlaɪn/

Word forms

dragline draglines

Etymology

From drag + line.

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