LAY β Definition of LAY
noun
1
Arrangement or relationship; layout.
the lay of the land
2
A share of the profits in a business.
3
A lyrical, narrative poem written in octosyllabic couplets that often deals with tales of adventure and romance.
4
The direction a rope is twisted.
Worm and parcel with the lay; turn and serve the other way.
verb
1
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
A shower of rain lays the dust.
2
To cause to subside or abate.
3
To prepare (a plan, project etc.); to set out, establish (a law, principle).
4
To install certain building materials, laying one thing on top of another.
lay brick;Β lay flooring
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