Lay to

Verb

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.VerbTo turn towards the wind so that the boat stops; to remain stationary in open water or to lie to.

2.VerbTo try or to expend effort to achieve (something).

"The rowing team laid to their oars."

3.Verbsimple past of lie to

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