Lay and Wreck

Lay

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

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

Nearby Words: laying, laid

Wreck verb - To cause irreparable damage to (a ship) by running aground or sinking.

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Lay and wreck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lay" instead a verb "Wreck".

Nearby Words: wrecked, wrecker, wreckage, wrecking

Refuge in Audacity: Why SPEAR resurrected Bismarck and built a base on the mountain where its wreck lay.

Source: Fan Fic / Heroes Of The Desk

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