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lagging

The correct spelling is lagging.

How to pronounce lagging

verb

Say it like: Lag-jin-g

The correct spelling is lagging. To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind
  2. 2.To cover (for example, pipes) with felt strips or similar material (referring to a time lag effect in thermal transfer)
  3. 3.To transport as a punishment for crime.
  4. 4.To cause to lag; to slacken.

noun

  1. 1.The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection.
  2. 2.The material so used.
  3. 3.A prison sentence.

adjective

  1. 1.Falling behind, not keeping up the pace
  2. 2.Occurring after; indicating the later phase of

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