I. ˈlag noun
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect lagga to go slowly
Date: 1514
1. : one that lags or is last
2.
a. : the act or the condition of lagging
b. : comparative slowness or retardation
c.
(1) : an amount of lagging or the time during which lagging continues
(2) : a space of time especially between related events or phenomena : interval
3. : the action of lagging for opening shot (as in marbles or billiards)
4. : a usually long putt struck with the aim of having the ball stop near the hole
II. verb
( lagged ; lag·ging )
Date: 1530
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to stay or fall behind : linger , loiter
b. : to move, function, or develop with comparative slowness
c. : to become retarded in attaining maximum value
2. : to slacken or weaken gradually : flag
3. : to toss or roll a marble toward a line or a cue ball toward the head cushion to determine order of play
4. : to hit a lag putt
transitive verb
1. : to lag behind
current that lag s the voltage
2. : to pitch or shoot (as a coin or marble) at a mark
3. : to hit (a golf ball or putt) with the aim of having the ball stop near the hole
Synonyms: see delay
• lag·ger noun
III. adjective
Date: 1552
: last , hindmost
IV. noun
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse lǫgg rim of a barrel
Date: 1672
1. : a barrel stave
2. : a stave, slat, or strip (as of wood or asbestos) forming part of a covering for a cylindrical object
V. transitive verb
( lagged ; lag·ging )
Date: 1870
: to cover or provide with lags
VI. transitive verb
( lagged ; lag·ging )
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: circa 1812
1. slang chiefly British : to transport or jail for crime
2. slang chiefly British : arrest
VII. noun
Date: circa 1812
1. slang chiefly British
a. : a person transported for crime
b. : convict
c. : an ex-convict
2. slang chiefly British : a jail sentence : stretch