Definition of lagging Lagging

/læˈgɪŋ/ - [latging] - lag•ging

We found 10 definitions of lagging from 4 different sources.

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What does lagging mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: laggings

lagging - used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat
  insulant, insulating material, insulation a material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • lagging (Noun)
    The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection.
  • lagging (Noun)
    The material so used.
  • lagging (Verb)
    Present participle of lag.
  • lagging (Adjective)
    Falling behind, not keeping up the pace.
  • lagging (Adjective)
    Occurring after; indicating the later phase of.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • lagging (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Lag
  • lagging (n.)
    The clothing (esp., an outer, wooden covering), as of a steam cylinder, applied to prevent the radiation of heat; a covering of lags; -- called also deading and cleading.
  • lagging (n.)
    Lags, collectively; narrow planks extending from one rib to another in the centering of arches.

Part of speech

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  • lagging, verb, gerund of lag (infinitive).
  • lagging, noun, singular of laggings.

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