2. To direct the course of vessel, as in "lay a course".
3. The twist in a strand of rope." />

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Lay

1. To come and go, used in giving orders to the crew, such as "lay forward".
2. To direct the course of vessel, as in "lay a course".
3. The twist in a strand of rope.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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