lay day
Americannoun
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Commerce. one of a certain number of days allowed by a charter party for loading or unloading a vessel without demurrage.
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Nautical. a day in which a vessel is delayed in port.
Etymology
Origin of lay day
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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After a lay day Thursday, the course likely will be used again in racing on Friday because of its distance from land.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2021
A diminishing swell Saturday led officials to call for a lay day, then a strong on-shore storm system moved through overnight leaving victory at sea conditions yesterday.
From Time Magazine Archive
With strong winds and torrential rain pushing in a large yet out-of-control swell, organizers really didn�t have an option but to call another lay day.
From Time Magazine Archive
At the tournament, with 30-knot winds, the entire fleet of 55 boats opted to take a lay day for the first day of fishing � a first in the 46-year history of the tournament.
From Time Magazine Archive
Here we lay day after day waiting for a fair wind.
From The Two Whalers Adventures in the Pacific by Kingston, William Henry Giles
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