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laying down arms

laying down arms is the present participle and gerund of lay down arms.

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What is laying down arms the present participle and gerund of?
Laying down arms is the present participle and gerund of lay down arms.

Words near laying down arms in the dictionary

  1. laying by
  2. laying by the heels
  3. laying chilly
  4. laying claim
  5. laying down
  6. laying down arms
  7. laying down on
  8. laying down one's arms
  9. laying down one's life
  10. laying down one's weapons
  11. laying down the law

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