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Term in physics for the retarding force exerted by air or fluid surrounding a moving object (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

drag

(Other definitions for drag that I've seen before include "gay party" , "Draw slowly or heavily" , "Pull along roughly" , "Haul - a bore!" , "Resistance to motion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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