Definition of lay - Rhyme Finder

Definitions

Adjective Satellite

characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy; "set his collar in laic rather than clerical position"; "the lay ministry"

Adjective Satellite

not of or from a profession; "a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease"

Noun

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

Noun

a narrative poem of popular origin

Verb

put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"

Verb

put in a horizontal position; "lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"

Verb

prepare or position for action or operation; "lay a fire"; "lay the foundation for a new health care plan"

Verb

lay eggs; "This hen doesn''t lay"

Verb

impose as a duty, burden, or punishment; "lay a responsibility on someone"

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Synonyms

ballad laic place pose position put put down repose secular set

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