laid down
Put in place
Laid down is the past tense of lay down.
To lay something down is to place it in a horizontal position or to establish it formally: The treaty laid down strict conditions.
To lay down arms is to surrender.
To lay down the law is to state rules firmly.
Wine laid down is stored for aging.
- articulatedHaving segments that bend
- horizontalParallel to the horizon
- proneInclined or face-down
- flat on backLying face-up horizontally
- layPlace down flat
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