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lag

(l/&/g )

the act of slowing down or falling behind(noun.act)

Synonym:
retardation, slowdown

source: wordnet30
the time between one event, process, or period and another(noun.time)

Synonym:
interim, meantime, meanwhile

source: wordnet30
one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
stave

source: wordnet30
One who lags; that which comes in last.(noun)

source: webster1913
One transported for a crime.(noun)

source: webster1913
The failing behind or retardation of one phenomenon with respect to another to which it is closely related; as, the lag of magnetization compared with the magnetizing force (hysteresis); the lag of the current in an alternating circuit behind the impressed electro-motive force which produced it.(noun)

source: webster1913

hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.(verb.motion)

Synonym:
dawdle, fall back, fall behind

source: wordnet30
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail(verb.social)

Synonym:
gaol, immure, imprison, incarcerate, jail, jug, put away, put behind bars, remand

source: wordnet30
throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins(verb.contact)

source: wordnet30
cover with lagging to prevent heat loss(verb.contact)

Example:
Lag pipes.

source: wordnet30
To walk or more slowly; to stay or fall behind; to linger or loiter.(verb)

source: webster1913
To cause to lag; to slacken.(verb)

source: webster1913
To transport for crime.(verb)

source: webster1913

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