How to Pronounce "dragline"
word
ˈdɹæˌɡɫaɪn
DRAG-lyn
ˈdɹæɡlaɪn
DRAG-line
Definition
A dragline is a large machine used in construction and mining to dig and move earth, featuring a bucket suspended from a long arm and operated by cables.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹæˌɡɫaɪn
British English
ˈdɹæɡlaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAG-lyn
UK
DRAG-line
Listen in Context
A dragline is used to dig large holes in the ground.
The miners operated the dragline carefully.
You can see a dragline at the construction site.
The huge dragline made moving tons of earth look easy.