This is the 897th most frequent Icelandic word.
dregur
A "dregur" in Icelandic refers to a slight pull, drag, or a streak/trail, often used metaphorically for something subtle or indicative.
Here, 'dregur' refers to a physical action of dragging or pulling an object closer.
Hann dregur stólinn nær borðinu.
He drags the chair closer to the table.
'Dregur' in this context indicates a reduction or decrease in intensity or amount.
Það dregur úr hitanum eftir sólsetur.
It decreases in temperature after sunset.
In this example, 'dregur' is used metaphorically to mean attracting or pulling in interest.