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lay1 a portion of the catch or the profits from a whaling or fishing expedition lay2 of, involving, or belonging to people who are not clergy lay3 1. a ballad or short narrative poem, esp one intended to be sung 2. a song or melody lay [lā] (design engineering) The direction, length, or angle of twist of the strands in a rope or cable. (metallurgy) The direction of the prevailing surface pattern on a piece of metal after grinding, cutting, lapping, or other processing. (mining engineering) A share of profit. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Brown's assessment should lay to rest any remaining doubts about whether CWT itself has had a positive rate of return since its inception," says Jerry Kozak, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). The buyout of KB Home's interest should also lay to rest rumors that Empire is not able to meet its financial obligations, Walton said. Third, let's lay to rest another misconception: that hybrid drive systems don't give you any benefit in highway driving compared to conventional internal combustion (IC) engines. |
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