Definition of lying

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Lying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Li.

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Underclay :: Underclay (n.) A stratum of clay lying beneath a coal bed, often containing the roots of coal plants, especially the Stigmaria..
Interjacency :: Interjacency (n.) The state of being between; a coming or lying between or among; intervention; also, that which lies between..
Hydra :: Hydra (n.) A southern constellation of great length lying southerly from Cancer, Leo, and Virgo..
Wolf :: Wolf (a.) A willying machine.
Cubation :: Cubation (n.) The act of lying down; a reclining.
Aviation :: Aviation (n.) The art or science of flying.
Nap :: Nap (n.) Woolly or villous surface of felt, cloth, plants, etc.; an external covering of down, of short fine hairs or fibers forming part of the substance of anything, and lying smoothly in one direction; the pile; -- as, the nap of cotton flannel or of broadcloth..
Procumbent :: Procumbent (a.) Lying on the ground, but without putting forth roots; trailing; prostrate; as, a procumbent stem..
Drawcansir :: Drawcansir (n.) A blustering, bullying fellow; a pot-valiant braggart; a bully..
Metallotherapy :: Metallotherapy (n.) Treatment of disease by applying metallic plates to the surface of the body.
Avolation :: Avolation (n.) The act of flying; flight; evaporation.
Couchant :: Couchant (v. t.) Lying down with the head raised, which distinguishes the posture of couchant from that of dormant, or sleeping; -- said of a lion or other beast..
Exocoetus :: Exocoetus (n.) A genus of fishes, including the common flying fishes. See Flying fish..
Cant :: Cant (n.) The use of religious phraseology without understanding or sincerity; empty, solemn speech, implying what is not felt; hypocrisy..
Decumbency :: Decumbency (n.) The act or posture of lying down.
Reclination :: Reclination (n.) The act or process of removing a cataract, by applying the needle to its anterior surface, and depressing it into the vitreous humor in such a way that the front surface of the cataract becomes the upper one and its back surface the lower one..
Wicket :: Wicket (n.) A small framework at which the ball is bowled. It consists of three rods, or stumps, set vertically in the ground, with one or two short rods, called bails, lying horizontally across the top..
Ambuscade :: Ambuscade (v. t.) The body of troops lying in ambush.
Industrious :: Industrious (a.) Given to industry; characterized by diligence; constantly, regularly, or habitually occupied; busy; assiduous; not slothful or idle; -- commonly implying devotion to lawful and useful labor..
Underlie :: Underlie (v. t.) To be at the basis of; to form the foundation of; to support; as, a doctrine underlying a theory..
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