lagging
From WikiWord, the free dictionary
English
Definitions
verb
- To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind
- To cover (for example, pipes) with felt strips or similar material (referring to a time lag effect in thermal transfer)
- To transport as a punishment for crime.
- To cause to lag; to slacken.
noun
- The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection.
- The material so used.
- A prison sentence.
adjective
- Falling behind, not keeping up the pace
- Occurring after; indicating the later phase of
Related words
Synonyms
retardingoverduelatedelayingdelayeddelaysluggishdelinquentfallingunderdevelopedbackwardnessbackwardgettingdragginghangingbecoming