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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Lying \Ly"ing\, p. pr. & vb. n.
   of Lie, to be supported horizontally.
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   Lying panel (Arch.), a panel in which the grain of the wood
      is horizontal. [R.]

   Lying to (Naut.), having the sails so disposed as to
      counteract each other.
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