LAG

Definition

1. noun the act of slowing down or falling behind. — synonyms: slowdown, retardation
2. noun the time between one event, process, or period and another. — synonyms: interim, meantime, meanwhile
3. noun one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket. — synonyms: stave
4. verb hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.. — synonyms: dawdle, fall_back, fall_behind
5. verb lock up or confine, in or as in a jail. — synonyms: imprison, incarcerate, immure, put_behind_bars, jail, jug, gaol, put_away
6. verb throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins.
7. verb cover with lagging to prevent heat loss.