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LAGGING

\lˈaɡɪŋ], \lˈaɡɪŋ], \l_ˈa_ɡ_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of LAGGING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Retarded or diminished movement of the affected side of the chest in pulmonary tuberculosis.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

Loitering; falling behind.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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