(nautical) normal rope in which three strands are laid up against the twist

(idiomatic) A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the ability to fully or even partially execute them is uncertain.

plural of cable-laid rope

plural of hawser-laid rope

simple past tense and past participle of lay some skin on

simple past tense and past participle of lay hold upon

simple past tense and past participle of lay down the law

simple past tense and past participle of lay one's eyes on

simple past tense and past participle of kill the goose that lays the golden eggs

(idiomatic) Most things are inherited and predetermined.