Associations to the word «Lagging»

Wiktionary

LAGGING, adjective. Falling behind, not keeping up the pace
LAGGING, adjective. Occurring after; indicating the later phase of
LAGGING, noun. The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection
LAGGING, noun. The material so used
LAGGING, verb. Present participle of lag
LAGGING JACKET, noun. A thick padded cover for a water heater used to keep heat in.
LAGGING STRAND, noun. (genetics) The strand of DNA that is replicated from the 5' to the 3' direction.

Dictionary definition

LAGGING, noun. Used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat.

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca