lay by
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English
[edit]Noun
[edit]- Alternative form of lay-by
Verb
[edit]lay by (third-person singular simple present lays by, present participle laying by, simple past and past participle laid by)
- To put away for future use; save; to build up as savings.
- (nautical) (of a sailing vessel) To remain stationary while heading into the wind; to come to a standstill; heave to; lay to.
- (Southern US, Midland US) To tend (a crop) for the last time, leaving it to mature without further cultivation.