lay | English to English Dictionary

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lay

(l/eI/ )

Of or pertaining to the laity, as distinct from the clergy; as, a lay person; a lay preacher; a lay brother.(adjective)

source: webster1913
A song; a simple lyrical poem; a ballad.(adjective)

source: webster1913

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain(noun.communication)

Synonym:
ballad

source: wordnet30
a narrative poem of popular origin(noun.communication)

source: wordnet30
The laity; the common people.(noun)

source: webster1913
A meadow. See Lea.(noun)

source: webster1913
Faith; creed; religious profession.(noun)

source: webster1913
That which lies or is laid or is conceived of as having been laid or placed in its position; a row; a stratum; a layer; as, a lay of stone or wood.(noun)

source: webster1913

put into a certain place or abstract location(verb.contact)

Synonym:
place, pose, position, put, set

source: wordnet30
put in a horizontal position(verb.contact)

Example:
Lay the books on the table.
Lay the patient carefully onto the bed.

Synonym:
put down, repose

source: wordnet30
prepare or position for action or operation(verb.creation)

Example:
Lay a fire.
Lay the foundation for a new health care plan.

source: wordnet30
lay eggs(verb.contact)

Example:
This hen doesn't lay.

Synonym:
blow

source: wordnet30
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment(verb.possession)

Example:
Lay a responsibility on someone.

source: wordnet30
To cause to lie down, to be prostrate, or to lie against something; to put or set down; to deposit; as, to lay a book on the table; to lay a body in the grave; a shower lays the dust.(verb)

source: webster1913
To produce and deposit eggs.(verb)

source: webster1913