lay the wood

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

to deliver a strong, powerful hit or play

colloquial, idiomatic

Examples

“Smith laid the wood to the ball.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

lay to lay to heart lay to rest lay tracks lay up lay up with

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