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lairing

/ˈleərɪŋ/

/ˈlerɪŋ/

Translations

lairverb

lairing

Gerund

laired

Past Simple

laired

Past Participle

lairing

Gerund

/leə/

/ler/

Rare, chiefly literary; said of animals retreating to their dens.

Synonyms

lairverb

(intransitive, of a wild or predatory animal) To rest or retreat to a lair; to dwell hidden.

During the heat of the day, the lion laired beneath the acacia trees.

(transitive) To place (an animal) in a lair or temporary enclosure; to confine or house, especially prior to transport or slaughter.

The cattle were laired overnight before being transported to the market.