lay (Noun) — A narrative song with a recurrent refrain.
lay (Noun) — A narrative poem of popular origin.
lay (Noun) — Slang for sexual intercourse.
lay (Noun) — Position or manner in which something is situated.
lay (Verb) — Cause to have a certain (possibly abstract) location. ex. "lay your things here"
lay (Verb) — Put in a horizontal position. ex. "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"
lay (Verb) — Prepare or position for action or operation. ex. "lay a fire" ex. "lay the foundation for a new health care plan"
lay (Verb) — Produce and deposit (an egg or eggs). ex. "This hen doesn't lay"
lay (Verb) — Impose as a duty, burden, or punishment. ex. "lay a responsibility on someone"
lay (Verb) — Have sexual intercourse.
lay (Verb) — Be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position.
lay (Verb) — Be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position. ex. "The sick man lay in bed all day" ex. "the books are lying on the shelf"
lay (Verb) — Originate (in). ex. "The problems lie in the social injustices in this country"
lay (Verb) — Be and remain in a particular state or condition. ex. "lie dormant"
lay (Verb) — Have a place in relation to something else. ex. "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West"
lay (Verb) — Assume a reclining position. ex. "lie down on the bed until you feel better"
lay (Adjective) — Characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy. ex. "the lay ministry"
lay (Adjective) — Not of or from a profession. ex. "a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease"