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sprag

noun \ˈsprag\

Definition of SPRAG

:  a pointed stake or steel bar let down from a halted vehicle (as a wagon) to prevent it from rolling
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Origin of SPRAG

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1902

Rhymes with SPRAG

ag, bag, brag, crag, dag, drag, fag, flag, gag, hag, jag, lag, mag, nag, quag, rag, sag, scag, scrag, shag, slag, snag, stag, swag, tag, wag, YAG, zag

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. sprag
  2. sprag road
  3. soldier sprag
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