Definition of lying Lying

/lajˈɪŋ/ - [laying] - ly•ing

We found 9 definitions of lying from 6 different sources.

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What does lying mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: lyings

lying - the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
  prevarication, fabrication
  misrepresentation, falsification a misleading falsehood
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • lying (Verb)
    Present participle of lie.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • lying (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Lie
  • lying (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Lie
  • lying (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Lie, to tell a falsehood.
  • lying (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Lie, to be supported horizontally.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • lying
    The situation of a whale when favourable for sticking--the "lie" usually occurs after feeding.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • lying
    To be actually stationed or quartered in a given place. In-lying and out-lying pickets. See PICKET.

Part of speech

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  • lying, verb, gerund of lie (infinitive).
  • lying, noun, singular of lyings.

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Sign Language

lying in sign language
Sign language - letter L Sign language - letter L Sign language - letter Y Sign language - letter Y Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter N Sign language - letter N Sign language - letter G Sign language - letter G

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