What is the meaning of the word "lay"?
Definitions:
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impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
verb
- lay a responsibility on someone
- lay a responsibility on someone
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lay eggs verb
- This hen doesn't lay
- This hen doesn't lay
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not of or from a profession adjective
- a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease
- a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease
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prepare or position for action or operation verb
- lay a fire
- lay a fire
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put in a horizontal position verb
- lay the books on the table
- lay the books on the table