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lagging

The English word “lagging” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

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

noun

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

Etymology

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