1. people who fall behind or move more slowly than others
Usage: plural of lagger
2. workers who install lagging (insulation material) around pipes or boilers
Usage: technical; construction industry

Examples

• The laggers in the hiking group needed frequent rest stops.
• Teachers often provide extra help for academic laggers.
• The marathon had several laggers who finished hours after the winners.
• Professional laggers wrapped the steam pipes with insulation.
• The construction crew included experienced laggers for the boiler room work.
• Some students are early finishers while others are laggers on tests.