10 examples of lay
           
        
    1
    
        a lay person; a lay preacher; a lay brother.
    
    2
    
        a lay opinion regarding the nature of a disease
    
    3
    
        to lay a book on the table; to lay a body in the grave; a shower lays the dust.
    
    4
    
        to lay a corner stone; to lay bricks in a wall; to lay the covers on a table.
    
    5
    
        to lay a snare, an ambush, or a plan
    
    6
    
        to lay plaster or paint
    
    7
    
        to lay eggs
    
    8
    
        Place emphasis on a certain point
    
    9
    
        Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
    
    10
    
        Set the tray down