English Explanatory Dictionary

lay to

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To turn towards the wind so that the boat stops; to remain stationary in open water or to lie to.
  2. To try or to expend effort to achieve (something).
verb
  1. simple past of lie to

Word forms

lay to lays to laying to laid to

Synonyms

heave to
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