lay
lay /ˈleɪ/
adjective
-
()
Characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
(
laic
, secular
, lay
)
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
Set his collar in laic rather than clerical position
set his collar in laic rather than clerical position
The lay ministry
the lay ministry
-
Not of or from a profession
(
lay
)
not of or from a profession
A lay opinion as to the cause of the disease
a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease
noun
-
A narrative poem of popular origin
(
lay
, ballad
)
a narrative poem of popular origin
-
A narrative song with a recurrent refrain
(
lay
, ballad
)
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
verb
-
()
Put into a certain place or abstract location
(
pose
, position
, lay
, place
, put
, set
)
put into a certain place or abstract location
Put your things here
Put your things here
Set the tray down
Set the tray down
Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
Place emphasis on a certain point
Place emphasis on a certain point
-
()
Put in a horizontal position
(
repose
, put down
, lay
)
put in a horizontal position
Lay the books on the table
lay the books on the table
Lay the patient carefully onto the bed
lay the patient carefully onto the bed
-
()
Prepare or position for action or operation
(
lay
)
prepare or position for action or operation
Lay a fire
lay a fire
Lay the foundation for a new health care plan
lay the foundation for a new health care plan
-
()
Lay eggs
(
lay
)
lay eggs
This hen doesn't lay
This hen doesn't lay
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()
Impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
(
lay
)
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Lay a responsibility on someone
lay a responsibility on someone