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Laid Definition

(verb)
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put (something) down gently or carefully


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she laid the baby in his cot

he laid a comforting hand over hers

(verb)
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put down and set in position for use


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it is advisable to have your carpet laid by a professional

(verb)
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used with an abstract noun so that the phrase formed has the same meaning as the verb related to the noun used, e.g. ‘lay the blame on’ means ‘to blame’


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she laid great stress on little courtesies

(verb)
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(of a female bird, insect, reptile, or amphibian) produce (an egg) from inside the body


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flamingos lay only one egg

the hens were laying at the same rate as usual

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(verb)
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have sex with


(verb)
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follow (a specified course)


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I'm going to lay a course for Ibiza harbour

(verb)
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trim (a hedge) back, cutting the branches half through, bending them down, and interweaving them


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most hedges are no longer laid

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