"lie-down" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lie-downs [plural]
Etymology: Deverbal from lie down. Etymology templates: {{deverbal|en|lie down}} Deverbal from lie down Head templates: {{en-noun}} lie-down (plural lie-downs)
  1. (especially Commonwealth English) A short period of rest while lying. Tags: Commonwealth, English, especially Categories (topical): Rest

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