lagging
/ˈlæɡɪŋ/
noun
- Material used to insulate a pipe, boiler, or other equipment to prevent heat loss or condensation.
- We need to replace the old lagging on the boiler before winter.
- The plumber wrapped the hot water pipe with lagging to save energy.
- The attic's lagging helped keep the house warm during the cold months.
Synonyms
adjective
- Falling behind; slower than expected or desired.
- The lagging sales figures worried the company's executives.
- Her lagging performance in math prompted her to get a tutor.
- The lagging runner pushed herself to finish the race.
verb
- Present participle of lag: to fall behind; to move or develop more slowly than others.
- The student's grades are lagging because she misses too many classes.
- Our internet connection is lagging, making video calls difficult.
- The youngest hiker was lagging behind the group.