5 letter words ending in AG

unbag

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to remove or take something out of a bag or bags

Pronunciations: US: /ʌnˈbæɡ/; UK: /ʌnˈbæɡ/

Origin and Usage: The word "unbag" is a combination of the prefix "un-" meaning "not" or "reverse" and the noun "bag" meaning a container made of flexible material with an opening at the top, used for carrying things. The word was first recorded in the 19th century and is still in use today. It is commonly used in everyday conversations, especially when someone is unpacking their bags after a trip.

Synonyms: unpack, empty, remove, extract

Related Words: bagel, barge, begun, bugle, bulge

Example Sentences:

• She unbagged the groceries and put them on the kitchen counter.
• He unbagged his clothes and hung them in the closet.
• The airport security officer asked her to unbag her laptop for inspection.

1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definition: A system of forced labor camps in the Soviet Union, especially under Stalins regime, characterized by harsh conditions, brutal treatment, and high mortality rates. 3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈɡuːlæɡ/; UK: /ˈɡuːlɑːɡ/ 4. Origin and Usage: The term "gulag" is an acronym for the Russian phrase "Glavnoe Upravlenie ispravitel’no-trudovykh LAGerei" which translates to "Chief Administration of Corrective Labor Camps." The gulag system was established in the Soviet Union in the 1930s and was used to imprison and punish political dissidents, intellectuals, and other perceived enemies of the state. The gulag system was notorious for its brutal conditions, forced labor, and high mortality rates, with estimates suggesting that millions of people died in the camps over the course of several decades. The term "gulag" has since become a symbol of the Soviet Unions repressive regime and is often used to refer to any system of forced labor or political repression. 5. Synonyms: forced labor camp, concentration camp, prison camp 6. Related Words: labor, exile, prison 7. Example Sentences: - The gulag system was one of the most brutal and repressive institutions in Soviet history. - Many people who were sent to the gulag never returned, and their families often had no idea what had happened to them. - The gulag system was eventually dismantled in the 1950s and 1960s, but its legacy continues to be felt in Russia and other former Soviet republics.

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "scrag": scrag Part of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definition:

As a noun, scrag refers to a lean or bony piece of meat from the neck or shoulder of an animal. As a verb, it means to wring or twist the neck of an animal, especially a chicken or a bird.

Pronunciations:

US: /skræɡ/

UK: /skræɡ/

Origin and Usage:

The word scrag comes from the Middle English word "scragge," meaning a piece of lean or bony meat. Its usage as a verb dates back to the 16th century, where it was used to describe the act of twisting or wringing the neck of a bird or animal. Today, scrag is mostly used in culinary contexts to describe a cut of meat.

Synonyms:

Neck, shoulder, bone, gristle

Related Words:

Scrub, scrod, scuba, scull, scurf

Example Sentences:

• The butcher recommended using scrag for the soup.
• The chef scragged the chicken before putting it in the pot.
• She found a scrag of meat in the freezer and decided to make a stew.

Retag

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To change the tag or label on something, usually in the context of organizing or categorizing.

Pronunciations: US: /riːˈtæɡ/, UK: /riːˈtaɡ/

Origin and Usage: The word "retag" is a combination of the prefix "re-" meaning "again" or "back" and "tag" meaning "a label or marker." The term has been in use since the mid-20th century and is commonly used in the context of organizing items in a database, online marketplace, or library.

Synonyms: Re-label, re-categorize, re-classify, re-organize.

Related Words: Gater, Grate, Great, Targe, Terga.

Example Sentences:

• She needed to retag all of the items in the store before the sale started.
• The librarian had to retag all of the books after they were reorganized.
• The online marketplace required sellers to retag their items to ensure they were properly categorized.
• He had to retag all of the items in his inventory to make it easier to find what he needed.