The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 4 letter word SET DOWN
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The straight part
We know that "Laid on the floor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case laid on the floor = set down.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SET DOWN mean?
SET DOWN noun- The act of setting down something or someone.
- The act of descending onto a surface (of an aircraft or spacecraft).
- The humbling of a person by act or words.
- A retort or a reproof that has a humbling effect.
- A sit-down meal eaten by a tramp; a charitable meal provided to a tramp in the giver's home.
- A person’s buttocks.