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lie–down
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lie–down
(noun)
lie–down
/
ˈ
laɪˌdaʊn/
noun
lie–down
/
ˈ
laɪˌdaʊn/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of LIE–DOWN
[
singular
]
British
:
a brief rest
:
nap
They often have a
lie-down
in the afternoon.
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