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View synonyms for lie-by

lie-by

[ lahy-bahy ]

noun

, British.
, plural lie-bys.
  1. a paved section alongside a highway for automobiles in need of emergency repairs.
  2. a railroad siding.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of lie-by1

First recorded in 1640–50; noun use of verb phrase lie by
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Example Sentences

Then we lie-by till three or four in the afternoon, or maybe longer, and trek the best part of the night.

A dozen tales of such were rife, and folks were more amused than amazed by Lob Lie-by-the-fire's next prank.

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