hauptstraße (wichtigste straße eines ortes)

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main drag
Literally, a primary or major retarding force

2005: Market lower: bank stocks were the main drag. — Australian Broadcasting Commission news online, stock market report summary, 25 November 2005.

The main street of a town or suburb, or the principal highway passing through a rural area

2007: A bright idea from a community workshop last year has led to a new look for South Grafton's 'main drag', Skinner Street. — Clarence Valley Council media release Bright Future for Skinner Street Retailers, 19 January 2007.

the main street of a town or city
The main drag in a town or city is its main street. The principal street of a city or town. the main drag the main street in a town or city where big shops and businesses are