LAGGING definition: the act of falling or staying behind. See examples of lagging used in a sentence.

The meaning of LAGGING is present participle of lag:2.

Business had improved considerably after lagging last year. There has been an upturn in business travel, but hotel prices are still lagging.

lagging (ˈlæɡɪŋ) n 1. insulating material wrapped around pipes, boilers, etc, or laid in a roof loft, to prevent loss of heat 2. the act or process of applying lagging

Mechanical Engineering, Building to line or cover (an excavation) with lagging. Building to cover with insulation, as a steam boiler, to prevent radiation of heat.

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