"drag path" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: drag paths [plural]
Etymology: From drag + path. Etymology templates: {{com|en|drag|path}} drag + path Head templates: {{en-noun}} drag path (plural drag paths)
  1. A path or trail on which something was (or can be) dragged or moved.
    Sense id: en-drag_path-en-noun-WBkp9YDI
  2. A path or trail on which something was (or can be) dragged or moved.
    (forestry, timber industry) A skid trail or skid road; a narrow, temporary path created or used by forestry machinery (skidders) to drag felled trees or logs from the stump to a central landing area for processing.
    Sense id: en-drag_path-en-noun-u90O5LyQ Categories (other): Forestry, Timber industry, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 13 58 29 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 16 57 27 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 15 58 26 Topics: business, forestry
  3. A path or trail on which something was (or can be) dragged or moved.
    (forensics) A visible trail, mark, or disturbance on the ground or floor indicating that a person, victim, or heavy object was dragged from one location to another; a critical piece of forensic evidence used to reconstruct movements, locate bodies, or identify the path taken by perpetrators.
    Sense id: en-drag_path-en-noun-pHtKXQWY

Alternative forms

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