ALL meanings of lay on
lay on
L l - noun lay on the way or position in which a thing is laid or lies: the lay of the land. 1
- noun lay on Slang: Vulgar. a partner in sexual intercourse. an instance of sexual intercourse. 1
- noun lay on 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 lay on 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 lay on Textiles. batten3 (defs 1, 2). 1
- noun lay on a share of the profits or the catch of a whaling or fishing voyage, distributed to officers and crew. 1
- idioms lay on get laid, Slang: Vulgar. to have sexual intercourse. 1
- idioms lay on lay aboard, Nautical. (formerly, of a fighting ship) to come alongside (another fighting ship) in order to board. 1
- idioms lay on lay about one, to strike or aim blows in every direction. to proceed to do; set about. 1
- idioms lay on lay a course, Nautical. to sail in the desired direction without tacking. to proceed according to a plan. 1
- idioms lay on lay close, Nautical. (of a sailing vessel) to sail close to the wind. 1
- idioms lay on 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 lay on lay low. low1 (defs 50, 51). 1
- idioms lay on 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 lay on lay siege to. siege (def 9). 1
- transitivephrasal verb lay on exaggerate 1
- transitivephrasal verb lay on apply 1
- intransitive verb lay on put on top 1
- verb with object lay on 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 on 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 on to put or place in a particular position: The dog laid its ears back. 1
- verb with object lay on to cause to be in a particular state or condition: Their motives were laid bare. 1
- verb with object lay on to set, place, or apply (often followed by to or on): to lay hands on a child. 1
- verb with object lay on to dispose or place in proper position or in an orderly fashion: to lay bricks. 1
- verb with object lay on to place on, along, or under a surface: to lay a pipeline. 1
- verb with object lay on to establish as a basis; set up: to lay the foundations for further negotiations. 1
- verb with object lay on to present or submit for notice or consideration: I laid my case before the commission. 1
- verb with object lay on to present, bring forward, or make, as a claim or charge. 1
- verb with object lay on to impute, attribute, or ascribe: to lay blame on the inspector. 1
- verb with object lay on to bury: They laid him in the old churchyard. 1
- verb with object lay on to bring forth and deposit (an egg or eggs). 1
- verb with object lay on to impose as a burden, duty, penalty, or the like: to lay an embargo on oil shipments. 1
- verb with object lay on to place dinner service on (a table); set. 1
- verb with object lay on to place on or over a surface, as paint; cover or spread with something else. 1
- verb with object lay on to devise or arrange, as a plan. 1
- verb with object lay on to deposit as a wager; bet: He laid $10 on the horse that won the third race. 1
- verb with object lay on to set (a trap). 1
- verb with object lay on to place, set, or locate: The scene is laid in France. 1
- verb with object lay on to smooth down or make even: to lay the nap of cloth. 1
- verb with object lay on to cause to subside: laying the clouds of dust with a spray of water. 1
- verb with object lay on Slang: Vulgar. to have sexual intercourse with. 1
- verb with object lay on to bring (a stick, lash, etc.) down, as on a person, in inflicting punishment. 1
- verb with object lay on to form by twisting strands together, as a rope. 1
- noun lay on Lay1 and lie2 are often confused. Lay is most commonly a transitive verb and takes an object. Its forms are regular. If “place” or “put” can be substituted in a sentence, a form of lay is called for: Lay the folders on the desk. The mason is laying brick. She laid the baby in the crib. Lay also has many intransitive senses, among them “to lay eggs” (The hens have stopped laying), and it forms many phrasal verbs, such as lay off “to dismiss (from employment)” or “to stop annoying or teasing” and lay over “to make a stop.” Lie, with the overall senses “to be in a horizontal position, recline” and “to rest, remain, be situated, etc.,” is intransitive and takes no object. Its forms are irregular; its past tense form is identical with the present tense or infinitive form of lay: Lie down, children. Abandoned cars were lying along the road. The dog lay in the shade and watched the kittens play. The folders have lain on the desk since yesterday. In all but the most careful, formal speech, forms of lay are commonly heard in senses normally associated with lie. In edited written English such uses of lay are rare and are usually considered nonstandard: Lay down, children. The dog laid in the shade. Abandoned cars were laying along the road. The folders have laid on the desk since yesterday. 1
- verb with object lay on Nautical. to move or turn (a sailing vessel) into a certain position or direction. 1
- verb with object lay on to aim a cannon in a specified direction at a specified elevation. 1
- verb with object lay on to put (dogs) on a scent. 1
- verb without object lay on to lay eggs. 1
- verb without object lay on to wager or bet. 1
- verb without object lay on to apply oneself vigorously. 1