Extract and Lay

Extract

Extract verb - To draw out by force or with effort.

Lay and extract are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lay" instead a verb "Extract".

Lay

Lay verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.

Extract and lay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extract" instead a verb "Lay".

Nearby Words: laying, laid

Common collocations

soul extract soul lay soul
bomb extract bomb lay bomb
vengeance extract vengeance lay vengeance
eggs extract eggs lay eggs

Both words in one sentence

  • SCP-525 ("Eye Spiders") is a creature made of spider-like legs that band together to seek out creatures, extract their eyes and lay eggs in their sockets.
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