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laydown.

The act of laying something down.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The act of laying something down.

    uncountable · usually
  2. A physical mockup or layout of a page design.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A pattern of deployment.

    countable · uncountable
  4. A hand which is so strong that the declarer can simply expose it and claim the number of tricks required by his or her contract.

    countable · uncountable
  5. A tree fallen in water, where anglers might target fish.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Deverbal from lay down.

adj
  1. Of packaging: designed to lie flat rather than stand upright.

    not-comparable
  2. Of (usually nuclear) bomb delivery: designed to land the bomb on the ground and wait for some time before detonation.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Deverbal from lay down.

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