\ ˈlā-ˌbī 
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\Definition of lay-by
(Entry 1 of 2)
2 : the final operation (such as a last cultivating) in the growing of a field crop
lay by
verblaid by; laying by; lays by
Definition of lay by (Entry 2 of 2)
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Synonyms for lay-by
Synonyms: Verb
- cashier,
- cast (off),
- chuck,
- deep-six,
- discard,
- ditch,
- dump,
- eighty-six
- (or 86),
- exorcise
- (also exorcize),
- fling (off or away),
- jettison,
- junk,
- lose,
- pitch,
- reject,
- scrap,
- shed,
- shuck (off),
- slough (off)
- also sluff (off),
- throw away,
- throw out,
- toss,
- unload
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lay-by
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of lay-by
British : an area next to a road where vehicles can stop
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The first known use of lay-by was in the 15th century
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