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| lying2 |
present participle of lie2. |
| Mount Everest |
the world's highest mountain, on the border between Nepal and Tibet. Mount Everest is part of the Himalayan range of mountains that lie between India and China. In Tibet, the mountain is called Chomolungma. In Nepal, it is called Sagarmatha. |
| nestle |
to lie close or curled next to. [1/2 definitions] |
| perjury |
the crime of telling a lie in a court after promising under oath to tell the truth. |
| recline |
to lie down in a comfortable position. [1/2 definitions] |
| snuggle |
to lie in a comfortable way next to someone or something; cuddle. |
| soak |
to lie in and become covered or completely wet with a liquid. [1/7 definitions] |
| sprawl |
to lie, sit, or fall with the arms and legs spread out in a loose or relaxed way. [1/2 definitions] |
| story1 |
a lie. [1/3 definitions] |
| stretch |
to lie down. [1/13 definitions] |
| stroller |
a small carriage that allows a baby or small child to sit up or lie back. |
| tale |
a lie; false information. [1/2 definitions] |
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