verb (used with object), un·laid, un·lay·ing.
- to separate (a strand) from a rope.
- to untwist (a rope) in order to separate its strands.
verb -lays, -laying or -laid
- (tr) to untwist (a rope or cable) to separate its strands
verb (used with object), un·laid, un·lay·ing.
verb -lays, -laying or -laid