Arastre (en. Dragging)

/aˈrastɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of pulling or carrying an object from one place to another.
The dragging of the almost fallen luggage is heavy.
Ang arastre ng mga muntik nang mahulog na bagahe ay mabigat.
In mechanics, this refers to the part of the mechanism used to pull an object.
The bike's drag needs to be fixed for it to run smoothly.
Ang arastre ng bisikleta ay kailangang ayusin upang maging maayos ang takbo nito.

Etymology

Spanish word 'arrastre' meaning 'drag' or 'pull'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dragging of things
pulling items, usually over long distances.
arastre ng mga bagay

Related Words

pulling
The action of taking or lifting an object towards another direction.
paghihila

Slang Meanings

Whoa, we're in ‘arastre’ mode, feeling brave!
Your grades are down, is that already ‘arastre’!
Bagsak na ang grades mo, 'arastre' na ba yan!
I need to ‘arastre’ this project before the deadline.
I don't have time, so I'll just go for ‘arastre’ mode!
Wala na akong time, kaya ‘arastre’ na lang ako!