Cryptic crossword clue
Trailing insulation 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LAGGING

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The straight part
We know that "Trailing/insulation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case trailing/insulation = lagging.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LAGGING mean?

LAGGING verb
  1. To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind
  2. To cover (for example, pipes) with felt strips or similar material (referring to a time lag effect in thermal transfer)
  3. To transport as a punishment for crime.
  4. To cause to lag; to slacken.
LAGGING noun
  1. The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection.
  2. The material so used.
  3. A prison sentence.
LAGGING adjective
  1. Falling behind, not keeping up the pace
  2. Occurring after; indicating the later phase of

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