adj
Meaning 1
falling behind, not keeping up the pace
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
lagging
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adj
Meaning 2
Occurring after; indicating the later phase of
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noun
Meaning 3
The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection.
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Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
Meaning 4
The material so used.
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Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
Meaning 5
A prison sentence, originally one of at least three years.
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Usage: countable, slang, usually
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verb
Meaning 6
present participle and gerund of lag
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Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
Meaning 7
used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: insulating material, insulant, insulation
History
Etymology
from lag
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Czech: tepelná izolace — insulation material
- Greek: θερμομονωτικό υλικό (thermomonotikó ylikó) — insulation material