lagging pipes
1lagging — ► NOUN ▪ material providing heat insulation for a boiler, pipes, etc …
2lagging — [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 …
3lagging — [[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] …
4lagging — lag|ging [ lægıŋ ] noun uncount BRITISH thick material used for covering water pipes or a BOILER (=container for hot water) …
5lagging — noun material providing heat insulation for a water tank, pipes, etc. Origin C19: from lag2 …
6lagging — UK [ˈlæɡɪŋ] / US noun [uncountable] British thick material used for covering water pipes or a boiler (= container for hot water) …
7lagging — n. material providing heat insulation for a boiler, pipes, etc. Etymology: LAG(2) …
8lagged, 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… …
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