SINCE 1828
lagging
noun
lag·ging
| \ ˈla-giŋ
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Definition of lagging
: a lag or material used for making lags: such as
a
: material for thermal insulation especially around a cylindrical object
b
: planking used especially for preventing cave-ins in earthwork or for supporting an arch during construction
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lagging
noun
English Language Learners Definition of lagging
British
: a special material that is used to cover something (such as a pipe) to keep it from losing or gaining heat
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