lye

1. An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
2. Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).

1. To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

   The book lies on the table;  the snow lies on the roof;  he lies in his coffin

2. To be placed or situated.
3. To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.

   The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.

4. Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
5. Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
6. Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.
7. To lodge; to sleep.
8. To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
9. To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.

1. To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.

   If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.

2. To convey a false image or impression.

   Photographs often lie.

3. To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.

   Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table.

noun

A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding.