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lagging
lag·ging L0017900 (lăg′ĭng)n.1. a. A covering used to provide thermal insulation, as from a steam pipe.b. A similar covering used to provide acoustical insulation, as on an air duct.2. a. A plank or set of planks forming the outer surface of a centering for the construction of an arch.b. Any of various structural members or materials used as a protective sheathing, as on the ceiling of a mine tunnel or around a boiler.
[From lag.]lagging (ˈlæɡɪŋ) n1. insulating material wrapped around pipes, boilers, etc, or laid in a roof loft, to prevent loss of heat2. the act or process of applying lagging3. (Building) a wooden frame used to support an arch during constructionlag•ging (ˈlæg ɪŋ)
n. 1. the act of covering a boiler, oil tank, etc., with heat-insulating material. 2. the covering formed. 3. the material used. [1850–55; lag3 + -ing1] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | lagging - used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heatinsulant, insulating material, insulation - a material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity |
laggingadjectiveNot progressing and developing as fast as others, as in economic and social aspects:backward, underdeveloped, undeveloped.Translationslagging
lag1. verb To move or happen at a slower pace than someone or something else. Why are you guys lagging behind? Pick up the pace! We had thought the turnout for these events would pick up, but it's really lagged behind our estimates.2. noun A period of time between two events or actions. The word often indicates a lull or lack of action. I didn't think you were interested in coming—I mean, there was quite a lag between when I sent the invitation and when you responded.lag behindTo move or happen at a slower pace than someone or something else. Why are you guys lagging behind? Pick up the pace! We had thought the turnout for these events would pick up, but it's really lagged behind our estimates.See also: behind, laglag behind in (something)To be or become tardy or late in doing something. The bank started putting a lot of pressure on us when we began lagging behind in our mortgage payments. I know that she is an excellent reader and writer for her age, so I don't understand how Sally can be lagging behind in language arts.See also: behind, laglag behind (someone or something)to linger behind someone or something; to fall behind someone or something. Come on up here. Don't lag behind us or you'll get lost. Please don't lag behind the donkeys. Come up here with the rest of the hikers.See also: behind, laglag behindv.1. To fail to maintain the pace or progress of someone or something; straggle: I lagged behind the rest of the hikers and got lost. Don't forget to do your readings for class, or you'll lag behind.2. To proceed or develop with comparative slowness: Sales are lagging behind this year compared to last year.See also: behind, laglagging
lagging[′lag·iŋ] (civil engineering) Horizontal wooden strips fastened across an arch under construction to transfer weight to the centering form. Wooden members positioned vertically to prevent cave-ins in earthworking. (cell and molecular biology) Pertaining to chromosomes that show little or no movement during metaphase and anaphase of meiosis or mitosis. (materials) Asbestos and magnesia plaster that is used as a thermal insulation on process equipment and piping. Lagging a lumber product cut to size; produced from the side of a log by sawing. If the convex side of the lagging is not sawed through or is sawed through for less than half of its total length, the product is called side lagging; if the convex side is sawed through for more than half of its length, the product is called board lagging. Lagging is used to make scaffolding, centering, and support material. lagging1. Thermal insulation for pipes, tanks, ducts, etc.; sometimes block insulation, pre-shaped to conform to the curved surface. 2. The planking, consisting of narrow strips, extending from one rib of the centering of an arch or vault to another; provides direct support for the voussoirs until the arch or vault is closed in. 3. Boards which are joined, side by side, lining an excavation. 4. Horizontal members between soldier piles. 5. Wood strips that cover a wall.laggingi. A type of insulation around certain lubrication system lines to keep it from losing heat in the oil to outside air.
ii. In formation, an aircraft that is well behind its assigned position.lagging
lag·ging (lag'ing), Retarded or diminished ventilatory movement of the affected side of the chest due to pleural disease with muscle splinting or collapse of a lung.lag·ging (lag'ing) Retarded or diminished ventilatory movement of the affected side of the chest due to pleural disease with muscle splinting or collapse of a lung. Lagging
LaggingStrategy used by a firm to stall payments, normally in response to exchange rate projections.Lagging1. See: Late payment.
2. See: Lagging indicator.lagging
Related to lagging: lagging current, Lagging indicatorsSynonyms for laggingadj not progressing and developing as fast as others, as in economic and social aspectsSynonyms- backward
- underdeveloped
- undeveloped
Words related to laggingnoun used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heatRelated Words- insulant
- insulating material
- insulation
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