Lag — synonyms, definition
1. lag (Noun)
23 synonyms
cessation dawdling delay delaying discontinuity gap hesitation hiatus interim loitering lull meantime meanwhile pause procrastination recess retardation slowdown slowing stalemate • • •
3 definitions
lag (Noun) — The act of slowing down or falling behind.
lag (Noun) — The time between one event, process, or period and another.
lag (Noun) — One of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket.
6 types of
delay holdup interval slat spline time interval
1 type
interregnum
2 parts of
barrel cask
2. lag (Verb)
22 synonyms
dally dawdle drag fall back fall behind gaol immure imprison incarcerate jail jug linger loiter prison put away put behind bars remain remand slow straggle • • •
4 definitions
lag (Verb) — Hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc..
lag (Verb) — (law) lock up or confine, in or as in a jail.
ex. "The suspects were lagged without trial"
lag (Verb) — Throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins.
lag (Verb) — Cover with lagging to prevent heat loss.
ex. "lag pipes"
8 types of
Flip confine cover detain follow pitch sky toss
6 types
drag drop back drop behind get behind hang back trail
1 see also
fall