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- US Pronunciation
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- [ley-doun]
- /ˈleɪˌdaʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ley-doun]
- /ˈleɪˌdaʊn/
Definitions of laydown word
- noun laydown a hand held by a declarer that is or can be played with all cards exposed because no action by the opponents can prevent the declarer from taking the number of tricks necessary to make the contract. 1
- noun laydown an unbeatable contract that can so easily be made that a declarer can or does play the hand with all cards exposed. 1
- noun laydown (usually, uncountable) The act of laying down. 1
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Origin of laydown
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10; noun use of verb phrase lay down
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Parts of speech for Laydown
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
laydown popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
laydown usage trend in Literature
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