Meaning of laid up | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Unable to move about normally due to illness or injury, especially when confined to bed.
   not-comparable
2. Stored at a dock or other place of safety.
   not-comparable

Examples

“For days Ailie had an absent eye and a sad face, and it so fell out that in all that time young Heriotside, who had scarce missed a day, was laid up with a broken arm and never came near her.”

“Flesh occasionally feels stalemated, more laid up than at home.”

“He was still laid up in bed with boils and gout when the committee first met.”

“The ship was laid up until repairs could commence.”

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