adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An area by the side of a road where vehicles may stop; a lay-by.
2. 2
   designated paved area beside a main road where cars can stop temporarily wordnet
3. 3
   The technique, when playing a string instrument, of using a finger of the fret hand to pluck a string by pulling the finger off the fretboard.

Adjective

1. 1
   Able to be removed by pulling. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

lay-bylaybyrest arearest stop

Etymology

From the phrasal verb pull off.

Related phrases

pull-off cap

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