Technology / Aviation / Drag: The resisting force exerted on an aircraft in its line of flight opposite in direction to its motion. Compare THRUST.
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Drag Verb Synonyms: pull, draw, haul, tow, tug, trail, lug
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Technology / Aviation / Lift-Drag Ratio: The lift coefficient of a wing divided by the drag coefficient, as the primary measure of the efficiency of an aircraft: aka L/D Ratio. MORE
Technology / Aviation / Drag Wire: A wire designed to resist DRAG forces, usually running from a forward inboard point to an outboard aft point. MORE
Lifestyle / Holiday / Chinese Dragon Boat Festival: This ancient Chinese festival was once an outdoor boat race where dragon-shaped boats raced, symbolizing a real dragon fight in the heavens, to bring heavy rains. The festival took place after the spr MORE
Technology / Motorcycle / Drag Bars: Drag Bars are distinctive custom handlebars that are relatively straight and require a slight forward leaning to reach. The look is great but some complain about difficult low-speed handling. You may MORE
Entertainment / Ice Hockey / Toe Drag: Dragging the puck along the ice with the end (toe) of the stick blade on the ice as opposed to the bottom edge. MORE
Science / Astrology / Dragons Tail: An ancient term for the Moon's South Node, derived fro the Latin cauda draconis. MORE