ALL meanings of lay by
lay by
L l - noun lay by the manner, relative position, or direction in which something lies: the lie of the patio, facing the water. Synonyms: place, location, site. 1
- noun lay by the haunt or covert of an animal. 1
- noun lay by Golf. the position of the ball relative to how easy or how difficult it is to play. 1
- verb with object lay by 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 lay by 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 lay by to put or place in a particular position: The dog laid its ears back. 1
- verb with object lay by to cause to be in a particular state or condition: Their motives were laid bare. 1
- verb with object lay by to set, place, or apply (often followed by to or on): to lay hands on a child. 1
- verb with object lay by to dispose or place in proper position or in an orderly fashion: to lay bricks. 1
- verb with object lay by to place on, along, or under a surface: to lay a pipeline. 1
- verb with object lay by to establish as a basis; set up: to lay the foundations for further negotiations. 1
- verb with object lay by to present or submit for notice or consideration: I laid my case before the commission. 1
- verb with object lay by to present, bring forward, or make, as a claim or charge. 1
- verb with object lay by to impute, attribute, or ascribe: to lay blame on the inspector. 1
- verb with object lay by to bury: They laid him in the old churchyard. 1
- verb with object lay by to bring forth and deposit (an egg or eggs). 1
- verb with object lay by to impose as a burden, duty, penalty, or the like: to lay an embargo on oil shipments. 1
- verb with object lay by to place dinner service on (a table); set. 1
- verb with object lay by to place on or over a surface, as paint; cover or spread with something else. 1
- verb with object lay by to devise or arrange, as a plan. 1
- verb with object lay by to deposit as a wager; bet: He laid $10 on the horse that won the third race. 1
- verb with object lay by to set (a trap). 1
- verb with object lay by to place, set, or locate: The scene is laid in France. 1
- verb with object lay by to smooth down or make even: to lay the nap of cloth. 1
- verb with object lay by to cause to subside: laying the clouds of dust with a spray of water. 1
- verb with object lay by Slang: Vulgar. to have sexual intercourse with. 1
- verb with object lay by to bring (a stick, lash, etc.) down, as on a person, in inflicting punishment. 1
- verb with object lay by to form by twisting strands together, as a rope. 1
- verb with object lay by Nautical. to move or turn (a sailing vessel) into a certain position or direction. 1
- verb with object lay by to aim a cannon in a specified direction at a specified elevation. 1
- verb with object lay by to put (dogs) on a scent. 1
- verb without object lay by to be in a horizontal, recumbent, or prostrate position, as on a bed or the ground; recline. Antonyms: stand. 1
- verb without object lay by (of objects) to rest in a horizontal or flat position: The book lies on the table. Antonyms: stand. 1
- verb without object lay by to be or remain in a position or state of inactivity, subjection, restraint, concealment, etc.: to lie in ambush. 1
- verb without object lay by to rest, press, or weigh (usually followed by on or upon): These things lie upon my mind. 1
- verb without object lay by to depend (usually followed by on or upon). 1
- verb without object lay by to be placed or situated: land lying along the coast. 1
- verb without object lay by to be stretched out or extended: the broad plain that lies before us. 1
- verb without object lay by to be in or have a specified direction; extend: The trail from here lies to the west. 1
- verb without object lay by to be found or located in a particular area or place: The fault lies here. 1
- verb without object lay by to consist or be grounded (usually followed by in): The real remedy lies in education. 1
- verb without object lay by to be buried in a particular spot: Their ancestors lie in the family plot. 1
- verb without object lay by Law. to be sustainable or admissible, as an action or appeal. 1
- verb without object lay by Archaic. to lodge; stay the night; sojourn. 1
- idioms lay by lie down on the job, Informal. to do less than one could or should do; shirk one's obligations. 1
- idioms lay by lie in state. state (def 24). 1
- idioms lay by lie low. low1 (def 51). 1
- idioms lay by lie to, Nautical. (of a ship) to lie comparatively stationary, usually with the head as near the wind as possible. 1
- idioms lay by take lying down, to hear or yield without protest, contradiction, or resistance: I refuse to take such an insult lying down. 1
- transitivephrasal verb lay by money: save up 1