Lying

p. pr. & v	1.	of Lie, to tell a falsehood.
	1.	of Lie, to be supported horizontally. Lying panel (Arch.) a panel in which the grain of the wood is horizontal. Lying to (Naut.) having the sails so disposed as to counteract each other.

Noun	1.	lying - the deliberate act of deviating from the truth Synonyms: prevarication, fabrication
Adj.	1.	lying - given to lying; "a lying witness"; "a mendacious child" Synonyms: mendacious

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