lag
noun (1)
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Definition of lag
(Entry 1 of 7)
1 : one that lags or is last
2a : the act or the condition of lagging
b : comparative slowness or retardation
c(1) : an amount of lagging or the time during which lagging continues
(2) : a space of time especially between related events or phenomena : interval
3 : the action of lagging for opening shot (as in marbles or billiards)
4 golf : a usually long putt struck with the aim of having the ball stop near the hole
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verb (1)Definition of lag (Entry 2 of 7)
b : to move, function, or develop with comparative slowness
c : to become retarded in attaining maximum value
2 : to slacken or weaken gradually : flag
3 : to toss or roll a marble toward a line or a cue ball toward the head cushion to determine order of play
4 golf : to hit a lag putt (see lag entry 1 sense 4)
1 : to lag behind current that lags the voltage
2 : to pitch or shoot (a coin, a marble, etc.) at a mark
3 golf : to hit (a golf ball or putt) with the aim of having the ball stop near the hole Woods lagged his first putt to within four feet and then sank his second one to win. —Tim Crothers
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adjectivelag
noun (2)Definition of lag (Entry 4 of 7)
1 : a barrel stave
2 : a stave, slat, or strip (as of wood or asbestos) forming part of a covering for a cylindrical object
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verb (2)Definition of lag (Entry 5 of 7)
: to cover or provide with lags
lag
verb (3)Definition of lag (Entry 6 of 7)
1 slang, chiefly British : to transport or jail for crime
2 slang, chiefly British : arrest
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noun (3)Definition of lag (Entry 7 of 7)
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Synonyms & Antonyms for lag
Synonyms: Adjective
bottommost, closing, concluding, final, hindmost, last, latest, latter, rearmost, terminal, terminating, ultimate
Antonyms: Adjective
beginning, earliest, first, foremost, headmost, inaugural, initial, leadoff, maiden, opening, original, pioneer, primary, starting
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lag
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Kids Definition of lag
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a space of time between two events We resumed work after a short lag.
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verbKids Definition of lag (Entry 2 of 2)
: to move or advance slowly or more slowly than others Work lagged behind schedule. One hiker lagged behind the group.
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Medical Definition of lag
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to move, function, or develop with comparative slowness the child lagged in perceptual development symptoms may lag behind the radiographic changes —Carol J. Johns & Theresa M. Michele
: to lag behind current that lags the voltage
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nounMedical Definition of lag (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : the act or the condition of lagging
2 : comparative slowness or retardation (as in growth or development)
3a : a space of time especially between related events or phenomena — see lag phase
b : the time between the application of a stimulus and the occurrence of the response it causes
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