lagging
Pronunciation:
verb
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To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind
To cover (for example, pipes) with felt strips or similar material (referring to a time lag effect in thermal transfer)
To transport as a punishment for crime.
To cause to lag; to slacken.
noun
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The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection.
The material so used.
A prison sentence.
adjective
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Falling behind, not keeping up the pace
Occurring after; indicating the later phase of