lagging
Definition of lagging
(Entry 1 of 2)
present participle of lag entry 2 , lag entry 5 , lag entry 6
lagging
noun
lag·ging
| \ ˈla-giŋ
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Definition of lagging (Entry 2 of 2)
: a lag (see lag entry 4 sense 2) 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lagging. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of lagging was in 1851
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