Pronunciation: /ræɡ/
noun a piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger piece
A1 She used an old rag to wipe the table.
A2 The children played with a rag doll in the park.
B1 The mechanic used a rag to clean the engine oil spill.
B2 The artist used a rag to blend the colors on the canvas.
C1 The antique collector carefully cleaned the old painting with a soft rag.
C2 The archaeologist carefully removed the dust from the ancient artifact using a delicate rag.
verb to criticize or scold harshly
A1 She ragged her clothes on the branches while hiking in the forest.
A2 The children love to rag their parents about their bedtime rules.
B1 The comedian ragged on the audience for not laughing at his jokes.
B2 The tabloids love to rag on celebrities for their fashion choices.
C1 The politician was constantly ragged by the press for his controversial statements.
C2 The coach warned the players not to rag on each other during the game.
adjective in poor or dilapidated condition
A1 She wore a rag dress to the party.
A2 The old man lived in a rag house on the outskirts of town.
B1 The children used rags to clean up the spilled juice.
B2 The mechanic wiped his hands on a rag before working on the engine.
C1 The artist used rags dipped in paint to create a unique texture on the canvas.
C2 The historical museum displayed a collection of ancient rags used by royalty.
adverb no applicable adverb for 'rag'
A1 She cleaned the table with a rag.
A2 He wiped his hands on a rag before eating.
B1 The mechanic used a rag to clean the engine.
B2 The artist used a rag to blend the colors on the canvas.
C1 The tailor carefully pressed the seams with a damp rag.
C2 The chef meticulously cleaned his knives with a rag after each use.
pronoun no applicable pronoun for 'rag'
A1 I found a rag on the floor and used it to clean up the spill.
A2 She wiped her hands on a rag before continuing to work on the car.
B1 The mechanic always keeps a rag in his pocket to wipe his hands.
B2 The painter used a rag to blend the colors together on the canvas.
C1 The archaeologist carefully lifted the ancient artifact with a rag to avoid damaging it.
C2 The chef used a clean rag to wipe down the kitchen counters between each meal preparation.
preposition no applicable preposition for 'rag'
A1 The cat sat on the rag.
A2 She wiped her hands with a rag.
B1 The mechanic used a rag to clean the engine.
B2 He wrapped the fragile item in a rag for protection.
C1 The artist used a rag to blend the colors on the canvas.
C2 The chef carefully wrapped the cheese in a rag to age it.
conjunction no applicable conjunction for 'rag'
A1 I like to clean with a rag because it is easy.
A2 She wiped the table with a rag before setting it for dinner.
B1 He used an old rag to mop up the spill on the floor.
B2 The mechanic used a rag to clean the grease off his hands after fixing the car.
C1 The artist used a rag to blend the colors on the canvas.
C2 The chef wiped his hands on a rag before continuing to cook.
interjection no applicable interjection for 'rag'
A1 Rag! I can't find my keys anywhere.
A2 Rag! It's raining again.
B1 Rag! I forgot to bring my umbrella.
B2 Rag! I can't believe I missed the bus.
C1 Rag! This traffic is unbearable.
C2 Rag! I spilled coffee all over my new shirt.
article no applicable article for 'rag'
A1 She used an old rag to clean the table.
A2 The mechanic wiped his hands on a greasy rag.
B1 The artist used a rag to blend the colors on the canvas.
B2 The bartender grabbed a rag to wipe down the bar counter.
C1 The tailor carefully cut the fabric using a rag as a pattern.
C2 The archaeologist carefully uncovered the ancient artifact with a delicate rag.
formal She used a damp rag to wipe down the surface of the table.
informal I'll just grab a rag to clean up this spill.
slang He's always carrying around a rag to wipe his sweat during workouts.
figurative The scandalous story was nothing but a rag, full of exaggerated details.
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