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lay–by
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
lay–by
(noun)
play–by–play
(noun)
lay–by
/
ˈ
leɪˌbaɪ/
noun
plural
lay–bys
lay–by
/
ˈ
leɪˌbaɪ/
noun
plural
lay–bys
Britannica Dictionary definition of LAY–BY
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British
:
an area next to a road where vehicles can stop
:
turnout
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