Sagging

A bending or sinking between the ends of a thing, in consequence of its own, or an imposed, weight; an arching downward in the middle, as of a ship after straining. Cf. Hogging.

1. A defect characterized by a wavy line or lines appearing on those surfaces of porcelain enamel that have been fired in a vertical position.
2. A defect characterized by irreversible downward bending in a ceramic article insufficiently supported during the firing cycle.
3. The excessive flow of a wet paint film on vertical surfaces resulting in drips, runs, or curtains in the film when it dries.
4. The flowing of a sealant within a joint, so that it loses its original shape.
5. See curtaining, 3.

The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)
  Synonyms: drooping, droopy

Sagging is a form of the verb to sag 'to drop, to droop'; used as a substantivated adjective, it may mean:

• Sagging (fashion), a fashion trend for wearing pants below the waist to expose one's boxers, practiced by males
• Sagging (Naval), the stress a ship is put under when it passes over the trough of a wave

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