simple past tense and past participle of lay bare

(grammar) The infinitive form of an English verb without the particle to; a comparable infinitive in other Germanic languages, e.g. a German infinitive without a preceding "zu", or a Swedish one without a preceding "att".

plural of bare infinitive

(literally) With the buttocks exposed, as for a spanking or a mooning. / (by extension) Stark naked.

The smallest possible quantity or the least fulfilling, but still adequate, condition that is required, acceptable, or suitable for some purpose.

(Canada, US, slang) With the buttocks exposed, as for a spanking or a mooning. / (Canada, US, slang, by extension) Stark naked.

(literally) With one's bottom exposed, as for a spanking or a mooning. / (by extension) Stark naked.

(chiefly of a woman) Having the breasts and nipples exposed, often implying a less salacious atmosphere than topless.

The essential elements of something, described without going into detail.

(nautical, idiomatic) The condition of a sailing boat when all of its sails have been taken in.