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Definition of SAG
1. Noun. A shape that sags. "There was a sag in the chair seat"
Generic synonyms: Depression, Impression, Imprint
Derivative terms: Droop, Droop, Droop, Droopy
2. Verb. Droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness. "There SAG some children in the rocking chair"
Generic synonyms: Drop, Drop Down, Sink
Specialized synonyms: Slouch, Slump, Bag
Derivative terms: Droop
3. Verb. Cause to sag. ; "The children sagged their bottoms down even more comfortably"
Definition of SAG
1. v. i. To sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane; as, a line or cable supported by its ends sags, though tightly drawn; the floor of a room sags; hence, to lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position; as, a building may sag one way or another; a door sags on its hinges.
2. v. t. To cause to bend or give way; to load.
3. n. State of sinking or bending; sagging.
Definition of SAG
1. Initialism. (on a letter), Saint Anthony Guard (or Guide). ¹
2. Acronym. Screen Actors Guild ¹
3. Noun. The state of sinking or bending; sagging. ¹
4. Noun. The difference in elevation of a wire, cable, chain or rope suspended between two consecutive points. ¹
5. Noun. The difference height or depth between the vertex and the rim of a curved surface, specifically used for optical elements such as a mirror or lens. ¹
6. Verb. To sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane; as, a line or cable supported by its ends sags, though tightly drawn; the floor of a room sags; hence, to lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position; as, a building may sag one way or another; a door sags on its hinges. ¹
7. Verb. (figuratively) To lose firmness, elasticity, vigor, or a thriving state; to sink; to droop; to flag; to bend; to yield, as the mind or spirits, under the pressure of care, trouble, doubt, or the like; to be unsettled or unbalanced. ¹
8. Verb. To loiter in walking; to idle along; to drag or droop heavily. ¹
9. Verb. (transitive) To cause to bend or give way; to load. ¹
10. Verb. (informal) To wear one's trousers so that their top is well below the waist. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of SAG
1. to bend or sink downward from weight or pressure [v SAGGED, SAGGING, SAGS]
Medical Definition of SAG
1. 1. To sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane; as, a line or cable supported by its ends sags, though tightly drawn; the floor of a room sags; hence, to lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position; as, a building may sag one way or another; a door sags on its hinges. 2. To lose firmness or elasticity; to sink; to droop; to flag; to bend; to yield, as the mind or spirits, under the pressure of care, trouble, doubt, or the like; to be unsettled or unbalanced. "the mind I sway by, and the heart I bear, Shall never sag with doubt nor shake with fear." (Shak) 3. To loiter in walking; to idle along; to drag or droop heavily. To sag to leeward, to make much leeway by reason of the wind, sea, or current; to drift to leeward; said of a vessel. Origin: Akin to Sw. Sacka to settle, sink down, LG.sacken, D. Zakken. Cf. Sink. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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