lay by English

Meaning lay by meaning

What does lay by mean?

lay by verb

— 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.

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lay by English » English

lay aside

set by

lie to

lie by

lay to

set on

reserve

put by

lie up

lay up

lay on

store up

stock

stash

squirrel away

save up

save

keep in store

heave to