LAYUP | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word LAYUP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LAYUP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Lay-up

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈleɪʌp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the state whereby a ship is laid up

Short Definition:

state whereby ship is laid up

Examples:
  • the ship ended its days in lay-up
Definition:

a one-handed shot made from near the basket, especially one that rebounds off the backboard.

Short Definition:

one-handed shot made from near basket

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