Definition:
lay
- lay(of a sailing vessel) to come to a standstill; heave to; lay to
- laydeliberately false statement
- layto tend (a crop) for the last time, leaving it to mature without further cultivation
- layto bury
- laythe position of something
- layto hold merchandise pending final payment or request for delivery
- layto present for consideration
- layto provide as a special treat
- laypast tense of lie
- layto attack physically or verbally; assail
- layto relax
- layto put away for future use; store; save
- laymanner of lying
- layto strike or aim blows in every direction
- layto tell a lie
- laynot a member of a profession
- lay(formerly, of a fighting ship) to come alongside (another fighting ship) in order to board
- layto proceed to do; set about
- layto exaggerate in one's speech or actions, esp. to engage in exaggerated flattery or reproof
- layto stock; store
- layto wait for in order to attack or surprise; lie in wait for
- layto sail in the desired direction without tacking
- layto save for use at a later time; store
- layto deposit as a wager
- layto be or remain
- layto attribute
- layto tell, impart, or give to
- layto give up; yield
- layto cease
- lay(of a sailing vessel) to sail close to the wind
- layto assume or have a reclining position
- layto store away for future use
- layto assert firmly; state authoritatively
- layto reserve for later use; save
- layto have sexual intercourse
- layto draw at full size (the lines of a hull), as on the floor of a mold loft; lay off; loft
- lay(of a hen) to produce (eggs)
- layto place or put down, esp. on a flat surface
- laynot ordained into the clergy
- layto dismiss (an employee)