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Sagging

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

The act of something that sags..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The act of something that sags.
  2. A manner of wearing pants or shorts below the waist, revealing some or all of the underwear.
  3. (of a person or clothes) Worn low on the waist, or wearing pants or shorts low on the waist.
  4. Hanging down loosely.
  5. present participle and gerund of sag

Example Sentences

It was noticed that there had been saggings and bulgings in the trays.
Overhead line electrification near London Euston is being overhauled in a four-week Network Rail project to reduce delays in hot weather. The OLE at Camden is being renewed and replaced to help prevent sagging, with some 2,000 metres of new wires being installed.
For OLE, the same is true for sagging overhead wires. Slower trains are less likely to cause a dewirement - and make less mess even if they do pull the wires down.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does sagging mean?

Sagging means The act of something that sags..

What is a synonym for sagging?

Common synonyms include droopy, drooping, lax.

What is the opposite of sagging?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use sagging in a sentence?

It was noticed that there had been saggings and bulgings in the trays.

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