1. laver - Noun
2. Laver - Proper noun
A vessel for washing; a large basin.
A large brazen vessel placed in the court of the Jewish tabernacle where the officiating priests washed their hands and feet.
One of several vessels in Solomon's Temple in which the offerings for burnt sacrifices were washed.
That which washes or cleanses.
One who laves; a washer.
The fronds of certain marine algae used as food, and for making a sauce called laver sauce. Green laver is the Ulva latissima; purple laver, Porphyra laciniata and P. vulgaris. It is prepared by stewing, either alone or with other vegetables, and with various condiments; -- called also sloke, or sloakan.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe great champions were always vicious competitors. You never lose respect for a man who is a vicious competitor, and you never hate a man you respect. I don't like Rod Laver because he's such a vicious competitor, but I don't dislike him. Pancho Gonzales
Court, who sealed the Grand Slam by winning all four majors in 1970, will be honoured on the 50th anniversary of her achievement before Nick Kyrgios’ match against Rafael Nadal on Rod Laver Arena. Source: Internet
His last professional singles match was against David Ferrer in the second round of the 2016 Australian Open at the Rod Laver Arena on January 21, 2016. Source: Internet
Billie Jean King won £750 for taking the title while Rod Laver won £2,000. Source: Internet
"For me now, I do feel like I'm a bit more seasoned, even though I'm still relatively young, per se," said Osaka, who takes on Czech Marie Bouzkova in her opening round at the Rod Laver Arena on Monday. Source: Internet
In night matches to follow on Rod Laver Arena, 15-year-old American Coco Gauff will play defending champion Naomi Osaka and Roger Federer plays Australian John Millman. Source: Internet