Definition of Lay
Lay
Lay
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To place or put something down, often in a gentle or careful manner.
e.g. She will lay the baby in the crib for a nap.
(verb)
to place and set in position for use;
e.g. The workers will lay down tracks so the new railroad can be built.
(noun)
the general appearance or the way in which something is placed in relation to something else;
e.g. The farmer looked over at the lay of his farmland in the countryside.
(verb)
to produce or bring forth eggs;
e.g. The chicken is going to lay eggs very soon!
(verb)
to impose or put as burden;
e.g. Somehow, they managed to lay all the blame on the innocent man.
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