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Plural
layouts
1
the action or process of planning or arranging the parts or design of something
- The architect supervised the layout of the new housing project.
- She assisted in the layout of the city's road network.
- Engineers began the layout of the factory's electrical system.
- The layout of the exhibition took several weeks of planning.
- He handled the layout of the magazine's special issue.
2
the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged
- The architect presented several options for the layout of the new office space, each maximizing natural light and efficiency.
- The magazine editor reworked the layout of the publication, adjusting the placement of articles and images for better flow.
- She sketched out the layout of her garden, carefully planning the placement of flowers, shrubs, and pathways.
- The graphic designer experimented with different layouts for the website, focusing on user experience and accessibility.
- The interior decorator considered the layout of the furniture in the living room, aiming for both functionality and aesthetics.
3
(flying disc sport) the act of a player diving horizontally to catch or intercept the disc
A layout is a diving or jumping move in frisbee, often used to catch a disc when it is out of reach. The player extends their body, leaping horizontally or diving to the ground to grab the disc before it hits the ground. Layouts are often used in ultimate frisbee to make spectacular catches, especially when the disc is thrown high or far. This move requires agility, timing, and the ability to stretch or dive without losing control of the disc. It is a move that demonstrates a player’s commitment and skill.
- His layout grab saved a crucial possession for the team.
- She executed a flawless layout to secure the point.
- They practiced layouts to improve their defensive skills.
- A successful layout requires speed and agility.
- The highlight reel showed incredible layouts from both teams.