1. a car built or modified specifically for drag racing, typically with a powerful engine and lightweight body

Examples

• The dragster accelerated from zero to 200 mph in just six seconds.
• He spent years building his custom dragster in the garage.
• The bright yellow dragster won first place at the drag racing competition.
• Professional dragsters can reach speeds over 300 mph on the quarter-mile track.
• The dragster’s massive rear tires provided maximum traction off the starting line.
• She drove her dragster to victory at the national championships.