giacere — meaning in English

English meaning

• lay verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
• lie verb To be in or move into a horizontal, resting position.

Senses

giacere is used for these senses in English:

• lay (slang) To have sex with.
• lie (intransitive) To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

lay — full definition

1. verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
2. verb To produce and deposit an egg.
3. verb To set out or establish a plan, rule, or foundation.
4. adj Not belonging to the clergy; not a professional or expert in a given field.

lie — full definition

1. verb To be in or move into a horizontal, resting position.
2. verb To be located or situated somewhere.
3. verb To say something known to be false with the intention of deceiving.
4. noun A statement made with the intention to deceive.

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