Definitions for unlay

unlay un·lay

Spelling: [uhn-ley]
IPA: /ʌnˈleɪ/

Unlay is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 40 anagrams from letters in unlay (alnuy).

Definitions for unlay

verb (used with object)

  1. to separate (a strand) from a rope.
  2. to untwist (a rope) in order to separate its strands.

Origin of unlay

First recorded in 1720-30; un-2 + lay1

Examples for unlay

To untwist, to unlay ropes; to teaze, to convert it into oakum.

Take the end of a rope and unlay one strand; place the two remaining strands back alongside of the standing part (Fig. 92).

The ordinary way of pointing a rope is to first whip as described (Fig. 4), and then unlay the end as for the Flemish eye.

unlay the end of a rope for a short distance, and lay the three strands upon the standing part, so as to form an eye.

unlay the strands for a convenient length; then take an end in each hand, place them one within the other, and draw them close.

Word Value for unlay
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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