lay-by

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Synonyms: lay by, layby

Antonyms: lay by, layby

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|UK|Philippines}} A [[paved]] area at the side of a [[highway]] designated for [[driver]]s to stop in, for [[emergency]] parking, or where [[vehicle]]s can wait, with larger lay-bys possibly having facilities such as food [[vendor]]s or public [[telephone]]s.
2. {{lb|en|UK}} A [[railroad]] [[siding]]; a second, short railroad track just to the side of a railroad track, connected with the main track by a switch and used for [[unload]]ing, [[bypass]]ing, etc.
3. {{lb|en|nautical}} A widened section of a narrow [[river]] or [[canal]], formed to one side so as to leave the channel free, for [[mooring]] of vessels, where vessels can [[lay over]] or allow others to [[pass]].
4. {{lb|en|Australia|New Zealand|South Africa|uncountable}} A method of [[retail]] purchase in which the selected [[good]]s are set aside and the customer pays for them in [[instalment]]s, receiving them when fully paid; [[layaway]].

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