lie-by

[ lahy-bahy ]

noun,plural lie-bys.British.

a paved section alongside a highway for automobiles in need of emergency repairs.
a railroad siding.

Origin of lie-by

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

Words Nearby lie-by

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How to use lie-by in a sentence

Then we lie-by till three or four in the afternoon, or maybe longer, and trek the best part of the night.
The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley | Bertram Mitford
A dozen tales of such were rife, and folks were more amused than amazed by Lob lie-by-the-fire's next prank.
Tales from Many Sources | Various

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