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May 26, 2012
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lag•ging



Pronunciation: (lag'ing), [key]
—n.
the act of falling or staying behind.

—adj.
lingering; loitering; slow and dragging: lagging steps.

lag•ging



Pronunciation: (lag'ing), [key]
—n.
1. the act of covering a boiler, oil tank, etc., with heat-insulating material.
2. the covering formed.
3. the material used.
4. a number of boards or the like joined together side by side to line an excavation.
5. Masonry.a number of lags, taken as a whole.

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