present participle of lay down

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of lay down

(American football) The second down in a series that has a maximum of four downs.

(American football) The fourth down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; often used to punt the ball downfield or attempt a field goal (If not punted or converted, the opposing team takes possession wherever the ball is).

(intransitive) To fall to the ground. To collapse. / (nautical) To sail or drift toward the mouth of a river or other outlet. / (intransitive, figuratively) To fail.

(American football) The third down in a series that has a maximum of four downs; traditionally the last running/passing play before punting.

present participle of lie down

(transitive) To hunt something and capture or kill it. / (transitive) To destroy by persecution or violence. / (transitive, colloquial) To find with difficulty.

No longer in working order; broken. / Of a horse, no longer useful for work or riding due to illness or infirmity. / Ruined in character or strength.

past participle of break down