lay to

English

Etymology 1

Verb

lay to (third-person singular simple present lays to, present participle laying to, simple past and past participle laid to)

  1. (nautical) To turn towards the wind so that the boat stops; to remain stationary in open water or to lie to.
  2. To try or to expend effort to achieve (something).
    The rowing team laid to their oars.
Synonyms

Etymology 2

Verb

lay to

  1. simple past of lie to
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