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ALL meanings of laid out

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  • verb with object laid out to devise or arrange, as a plan. 1
  • verb with object laid out to deposit as a wager; bet: He laid $10 on the horse that won the third race. 1
  • verb with object laid out to set (a trap). 1
  • verb with object laid out to place, set, or locate: The scene is laid in France. 1
  • verb with object laid out to smooth down or make even: to lay the nap of cloth. 1
  • verb with object laid out to cause to subside: laying the clouds of dust with a spray of water. 1
  • verb with object laid out Slang: Vulgar. to have sexual intercourse with. 1
  • verb with object laid out to bring (a stick, lash, etc.) down, as on a person, in inflicting punishment. 1
  • verb with object laid out to form by twisting strands together, as a rope. 1
  • verb with object laid out Nautical. to move or turn (a sailing vessel) into a certain position or direction. 1
  • verb with object laid out to aim a cannon in a specified direction at a specified elevation. 1
  • verb with object laid out to put (dogs) on a scent. 1
  • verb without object laid out to lay eggs. 1
  • verb without object laid out to wager or bet. 1
  • verb without object laid out to apply oneself vigorously. 1
  • verb without object laid out to deal or aim blows vigorously (usually followed by on, at, about, etc.). 1
  • verb without object laid out Nonstandard. lie2 . 1
  • verb without object laid out South Midland U.S. to plan or scheme (often followed by out). 1
  • verb without object laid out Midland and Southern U.S. (of the wind) to diminish; subside: When the wind lays, it'll rain. 1
  • verb without object laid out Nautical. to take up a specified position, direction, etc.: to lay aloft; to lay close to the wind. 1
  • noun laid out the way or position in which a thing is laid or lies: the lay of the land. 1
  • noun laid out Slang: Vulgar. a partner in sexual intercourse. an instance of sexual intercourse. 1
  • noun laid out 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 laid out 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 laid out Textiles. batten3 (defs 1, 2). 1
  • noun laid out a share of the profits or the catch of a whaling or fishing voyage, distributed to officers and crew. 1
  • idioms laid out get laid, Slang: Vulgar. to have sexual intercourse. 1
  • idioms laid out lay aboard, Nautical. (formerly, of a fighting ship) to come alongside (another fighting ship) in order to board. 1
  • idioms laid out lay about one, to strike or aim blows in every direction. to proceed to do; set about. 1
  • idioms laid out lay a course, Nautical. to sail in the desired direction without tacking. to proceed according to a plan. 1
  • idioms laid out lay close, Nautical. (of a sailing vessel) to sail close to the wind. 1
  • idioms laid out lay it on, to exaggerate in one's speech or actions, especially to engage in exaggerated flattery or reproof: She was glad to be told what a splendid person she was, but they didn't have to lay it on so much. Also, lay it on thick. 1
  • idioms laid out lay low. low1 (defs 50, 51). 1
  • idioms laid out lay oneself out, Informal. to try one's best; make a great effort: They laid themselves out to see that the reception would be a success. 1
  • idioms laid out lay siege to. siege (def 9). 1
  • verb with object laid out to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk. 1
  • verb with object laid out to knock or beat down, as from an erect position; strike or throw to the ground: One punch laid him low. 1
  • verb with object laid out to put or place in a particular position: The dog laid its ears back. 1
  • verb with object laid out to cause to be in a particular state or condition: Their motives were laid bare. 1
  • verb with object laid out to set, place, or apply (often followed by to or on): to lay hands on a child. 1
  • verb with object laid out to dispose or place in proper position or in an orderly fashion: to lay bricks. 1
  • verb with object laid out to place on, along, or under a surface: to lay a pipeline. 1
  • verb with object laid out to establish as a basis; set up: to lay the foundations for further negotiations. 1
  • verb with object laid out to present or submit for notice or consideration: I laid my case before the commission. 1
  • verb with object laid out to present, bring forward, or make, as a claim or charge. 1
  • verb with object laid out to impute, attribute, or ascribe: to lay blame on the inspector. 1
  • verb with object laid out to bury: They laid him in the old churchyard. 1
  • verb with object laid out to bring forth and deposit (an egg or eggs). 1
  • verb with object laid out to impose as a burden, duty, penalty, or the like: to lay an embargo on oil shipments. 1
  • verb with object laid out to place dinner service on (a table); set. 1
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