lay days
Britishplural noun
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commerce the number of days permitted for the loading or unloading of a ship without payment of demurrage
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nautical the time during which a ship is kept from sailing because of loading, bad weather, etc
Example Sentences
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Aguerre said the festival elements ensured there would be something for visitors to enjoy on the days off, known as lay days.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2021
Now it seems like it’s the activity of choice on lay days at contests.
From Golf Digest ● Dec. 4, 2017
Yet this spot lay days of travel from that clearing back in the plains.
From Star Hunter by Norton, Andre
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