(UK) A railroad siding; a second, short railroad track just to the side of a railroad track, connected with the main track by a switch and used for unloading, bypassing, etc.
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“Apparently the algorithm works in real life too now. After posting expensive trailer tents, here’s a free Conway Ardis*. If someone wants it, I’ll let you know which lay-by it’s dumped in! *probably used to be Tardis”
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(nautical) A widened section of a narrow river or canal, formed to one side so as to leave the channel free, for mooring of vessels, where vessels can lay over or allow others to pass.
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(UK, Philippines) A paved area at the side of a highway designated for drivers to stop in, for emergency parking, or where vehicles can wait, with larger lay-bys possibly having facilities such as food vendors or public telephones.
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