lagging pipes

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• lagging — ► NOUN ▪ material providing heat insulation for a boiler, pipes, etc …   English terms dictionary

• lagging — [lag′iŋ] n. [< LAG2 + ING] 1. thermal insulation for wrapping around pipes, boilers, etc. 2. a wood framework to support an arch while it is being built 3. Mining planks or timber used to prevent rocks from falling in a shaft or drift …   English World dictionary

• lagging — [[t]læ̱gɪŋ[/t]] N UNCOUNT Lagging is special material which is used to cover pipes, water tanks, or the inside of a roof so that heat does not escape from them or so they do not freeze. [mainly BRIT] …   English dictionary

• lagging — lag|ging [ lægıŋ ] noun uncount BRITISH thick material used for covering water pipes or a BOILER (=container for hot water) …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• lagging — noun material providing heat insulation for a water tank, pipes, etc. Origin C19: from lag2 …   English new terms dictionary

• lagging — UK [ˈlæɡɪŋ] / US noun [uncountable] British thick material used for covering water pipes or a boiler (= container for hot water) …   English dictionary

• lagging — n. material providing heat insulation for a boiler, pipes, etc. Etymology: LAG(2) …   Useful english dictionary

• lagged, lagging — verb 1 (I) to move or develop more slowly than others: Britain was still lagging in the space race. (+ behind): Jessica always lags behind, looking in shop windows. 2 (T) BrE to cover water pipes etc with a special material to prevent heat from… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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• lag — I. /læg / (say lag) verb (i) (lagged, lagging) 1. to decrease, wane, or flag: his interest in the project is lagging. 2. Marbles a. → phernudge. b. US to throw one s shooting marble towards a line on the ground in order to decide on the order of… …