Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ley-uhp]
- /ˈleɪˌʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ley-uhp]
- /ˈleɪˌʌp/
Definitions of layup word
- noun layup the way or position in which a thing is laid or lies: the lay of the land. 1
- noun layup Slang: Vulgar. a partner in sexual intercourse. an instance of sexual intercourse. 1
- noun layup Ropemaking. the quality of a fiber rope characterized by the degree of twist, the angles formed by the strands, and the fibers in the strands. 1
- noun layup Also called lay-up, spread. (in the garment industry) multiple layers of fabric upon which a pattern or guide is placed for production-line cutting. 1
- noun layup Textiles. batten3 (defs 1, 2). 1
- noun layup a share of the profits or the catch of a whaling or fishing voyage, distributed to officers and crew. 1
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Origin of layup
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; noun use of verb phrase lay up
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Layup
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
layup popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
layup usage trend in Literature
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