lay up (Meaning)
lay up (v)
disable or confine, as with an illness
lay up (n)
a basketball shot made with one hand from a position under or beside the basket (and usually banked off the backboard)
Synonyms & Antonyms of lay up
lay up Sentence Examples
- The basketball player skillfully layed up the ball, securing two points for his team.
- Exhausted from the long hike, the weary travelers lay up for the night in a nearby inn.
- The doctor advised the patient to lay up and rest after the surgery to promote healing.
- The flight was delayed, so the passengers had to lay up in the airport for several hours.
- The boaters decided to lay up for the winter to avoid inclement weather and choppy waters.
- The construction workers layed up bricks to build a sturdy wall for the new house.
- The tailor carefully layed up the fabric to create a beautiful and intricate pattern on the dress.
- The artist layed up layers of paint on the canvas, building texture and depth to their masterpiece.
- The gardener layed up mulch around the base of the newly planted tree to provide it with nutrients and moisture.
- The chef layed up ingredients in the kitchen, preparing to cook a delicious meal for their guests.
FAQs About the word lay up
disable or confine, as with an illness, a basketball shot made with one hand from a position under or beside the basket (and usually banked off the backboard)
stash, lay by, lay in,store, lay away, acquire, conserve, pile, stow, set aside
ditch, fling (off or away), ditch, discard, consume, dump, jettison, waste, hand out, discard
The basketball player skillfully layed up the ball, securing two points for his team.
Exhausted from the long hike, the weary travelers lay up for the night in a nearby inn.
The doctor advised the patient to lay up and rest after the surgery to promote healing.
The flight was delayed, so the passengers had to lay up in the airport for several hours.
