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92 Nouns That Contain LAY

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allayer (noun) a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies Synonyms: comforter, reliever
ballplayer (noun) an athlete who plays baseball Synonyms: baseball player
belay (noun) something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured
bricklayer (noun) a craftsman skilled in building with bricks
bricklaying (noun) the craft of laying bricks
byplay (noun) incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect Synonyms: business, stage business
clay (noun) the dead body of a human being Synonyms: cadaver, corpse, remains, stiff
(noun) a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
(noun) water soaked soil; soft wet earth Synonyms: mud
clayeyness (noun) The quality of resembling clay, ie in thickness or consistency. Synonyms: clayiness, clayishness
(noun) The quality of being composed of clay. Synonyms: clayiness, clayishness
clayiness (noun) The quality of resembling clay, ie in thickness or consistency. Synonyms: clayeyness, clayishness
(noun) The quality of being composed of clay. Synonyms: clayeyness, clayishness
clayishness (noun) The quality of resembling clay, ie in thickness or consistency. Synonyms: clayeyness, clayiness
(noun) The quality of being composed of clay. Synonyms: clayeyness, clayiness
claymore (noun) an antipersonnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy Synonyms: claymore mine
(noun) a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders
claystone (noun) fine-grained rock consisting of compacted clay particles
clayware (noun) ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln Synonyms: pottery
cosplayer (noun) Someone who wears a costume from a comic book or similar media
counterplay (noun) (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board Synonyms: counterattack
delay (noun) the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time Synonyms: holdup
(noun) time during which some action is awaited Synonyms: hold, postponement, time lag, wait
delayer (noun) a person who delays; to put off until later or cause to be late
display (noun) something shown to the public Synonyms: exhibit, showing
(noun) a visual representation of something Synonyms: presentation
(noun) an electronic device that represents information in visual form Synonyms: video display
(noun) exhibiting openly in public view
(noun) something intended to communicate a particular impression Synonyms: show
(noun) behavior that makes your feelings public
fireclay (noun) a heat-resistant clay
foreplay (noun) mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse Synonyms: arousal, stimulation
gunplay (noun) a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten Synonyms: gunfight, shootout
horseplay (noun) rowdy or boisterous play
inlay (noun) a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
(noun) (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
interlayer (noun) a layer placed between other layers
interplay (noun) reciprocal action and reaction
islay (noun) California evergreen wild plum with spiny leathery leaves and white flowers Synonyms: evergreen cherry, holly-leaf cherry, holly-leaved cherry, Prunus ilicifolia
jambalaya (noun) spicy Creole dish of rice and ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and celery
lay (noun) a narrative poem of popular origin Synonyms: ballad
(noun) a narrative song with a recurrent refrain Synonyms: ballad
layabout (noun) person who does no work Synonyms: bum, do-nothing, idler, loafer
layby (noun) designated paved area beside a main road where cars can stop temporarily Synonyms: lay-by, pull-off, rest area, rest stop
layer (noun) thin structure composed of a single thickness of cells
(noun) a hen that lays eggs
(noun) single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance Synonyms: bed
(noun) an abstract place usually conceived as having depth Synonyms: level, stratum
(noun) a relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another
layette (noun) kit consisting of a complete outfit (clothing and accessories) for a new baby
laying (noun) the production of eggs (especially in birds) Synonyms: egg laying
layman (noun) someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person Synonyms: layperson, secular
layoff (noun) the act of laying off an employee or a work force
layout (noun) the act of laying out (as by making plans for something)
(noun) a plan or design of something that is laid out
layover (noun) a brief stay in the course of a journey Synonyms: stop, stopover
layperson (noun) someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person Synonyms: layman, secular
layup (noun) a basketball shot made with one hand from a position under or beside the basket (and usually banked off the backboard) Synonyms: lay-up
manslayer (noun) a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being) Synonyms: liquidator, murderer
minelayer (noun) ship equipped for laying marine mines
minelaying (noun) laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment Synonyms: mining
misplay (noun) (baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed Synonyms: error
outlay (noun) the act of spending or disbursing money Synonyms: disbursal, disbursement, spending
(noun) money paid out; an amount spent Synonyms: expenditure, outgo, spending
overlay (noun) protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior Synonyms: overlayer, sheathing
(noun) a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
overlayer (noun) protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior Synonyms: overlay, sheathing
parlay (noun) a series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers
pipeclay (noun) fine white clay used in making tobacco pipes and pottery and in whitening leather Synonyms: terra alba
platelayer (noun) a workman who lays and repairs railroad tracks Synonyms: tracklayer
play (noun) gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement Synonyms: caper, frolic, gambol, romp
(noun) (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession Synonyms: turn
(noun) the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) Synonyms: gambling, gaming
(noun) an attempt to get something Synonyms: bid
(noun) a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill Synonyms: maneuver, manoeuvre
(noun) a preset plan of action in team sports
(noun) activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules Synonyms: child's play
(noun) the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully Synonyms: swordplay
(noun) utilization or exercise
(noun) movement or space for movement Synonyms: looseness
(noun) a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage Synonyms: drama, dramatic play
(noun) verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) Synonyms: fun, sport
(noun) a theatrical performance of a drama
(noun) a weak and tremulous light Synonyms: shimmer
(noun) a state in which action is feasible
(noun) the removal of constraints Synonyms: free rein
(noun) (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds Synonyms: period of play, playing period
playacting (noun) the performance of a part or role in a drama Synonyms: acting, performing, playing
playactor (noun) an actor who travels around the country presenting plays Synonyms: barnstormer, play-actor, trouper
playback (noun) the act of reproducing recorded sound
(noun) electronic equipment comprising the part of a tape recorder that reproduces the recorded material
playbill (noun) a theatrical program
playbook (noun) a scheme or set of strategies for conducting a business campaign or a political campaign
(noun) a book containing the scripts of one or more dramatic plays
(noun) a notebook containing descriptions and diagrams of the plays that a team has practiced (especially an American football team)
playbox (noun) a box for a child's toys and personal things (especially at a boarding school) Synonyms: play-box
playboy (noun) a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure Synonyms: Corinthian, man-about-town
playday (noun) time for play or diversion Synonyms: playtime
player (noun) a theatrical performer Synonyms: actor, histrion, role player, thespian
(noun) a person who participates in or is skilled at some game Synonyms: participant
(noun) someone who plays a music as a profession Synonyms: instrumentalist, musician
(noun) a person who pursues a number of different social and sexual partners simultaneously
(noun) someone who takes part in an activity Synonyms: participant
playfellow (noun) a companion at play Synonyms: playmate
playfulness (noun) activities that are enjoyable or amusing Synonyms: fun, merriment
(noun) a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement Synonyms: fun
(noun) a festive merry feeling Synonyms: gaiety
playgoer (noun) someone who attends the theater Synonyms: theatergoer, theatregoer
playground (noun) yard consisting of an outdoor area for children's play
(noun) an area where many people go for recreation, holidays or other purposes Synonyms: resort area, vacation spot
playhouse (noun) plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of Synonyms: wendy house
playing (noun) the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation
(noun) the act of playing a musical instrument
(noun) the performance of a part or role in a drama Synonyms: acting, performing, playacting
playlet (noun) a short play
playlist (noun) a list of musical selections for performance or for broadcast by radio Synonyms: play list
playmaker (noun) a player in a team sport who leads attacks or maneuvers in such a way that a teammate can score
playmate (noun) a companion at play Synonyms: playfellow
playoff (noun) any final competition to determine a championship
playpen (noun) a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play Synonyms: pen
playroom (noun) a recreation room for noisy activities (parties or children's play etc) Synonyms: game room, rumpus room
playschool (noun) a small informal nursery group meeting for half-day sessions Synonyms: play group
playscript (noun) a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance Synonyms: book, script
playsuit (noun) a sports outfit for women or children; usually consists of shorts and a blouse
plaything (noun) an artifact designed to be played with Synonyms: toy
playtime (noun) time for play or diversion Synonyms: playday
playwright (noun) someone who writes plays Synonyms: dramatist
relay (noun) the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
(noun) electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit Synonyms: electrical relay
(noun) a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance Synonyms: relay race
(noun) a crew of workers who relieve another crew
(noun) a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals
replay (noun) the immediate rebroadcast of some action (especially sports action) that has been recorded on videotape Synonyms: action replay, instant replay
(noun) something (especially a game) that is played again Synonyms: rematch
roleplaying (noun) acting a particular role (as in psychotherapy)
roundelay (noun) a song in which a line or phrase is repeated as the refrain
screenplay (noun) a script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets
slayer (noun) someone who causes the death of a person or animal Synonyms: killer
slaying (noun) unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being Synonyms: execution, murder
splay (noun) an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger
splayfoot (noun) a foot afflicted with a fallen arch; abnormally flattened and spread out Synonyms: flatfoot, pes planus
swordplay (noun) the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully Synonyms: play
tracklayer (noun) a workman who lays and repairs railroad tracks Synonyms: platelayer
underlay (noun) a pad placed under a carpet Synonyms: carpet pad, rug pad, underlayment
underlayment (noun) a pad placed under a carpet Synonyms: carpet pad, rug pad, underlay
wordplay (noun) a humorous play on words Synonyms: paronomasia, pun, punning

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