laying

[Lay·ing]

The production of eggs (especially in birds)

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The act of one who, or that which, lays.

Noun
the production of eggs (especially in birds)

p. pr. & vb. n.
of Lay

n.
The act of one who, or that which, lays.

n.
The act or period of laying eggs; the eggs laid for one incubation; a clutch.

n.
The first coat on laths of plasterer's two-coat work.

Laying

Lay"ing , n. 1. The act of one who, or that which, lays. 2. The act or period of laying eggs; the eggs laid for one incubation; a clutch. 3. The first coat on laths of plasterer's two-coat work.

The act of one who, or that which, lays.

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Usage Examples

That wasn't the way that things was supposed to be. And all because the so-called culture that I thought was right, that I thought it was cool, and I thought it was fun, and it was exciting at the time. It all led to me laying in a prison bunk by myself with no one to talk to but myself.

I've come to believe that all my past failure and frustration were actually laying the foundation for the understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy.

Many politicians are in the habit of laying it down as a self-evident proposition that no people ought to be free till they are fit to use their freedom. The maxim is worthy of the fool in the old story who resolved not to go into the water till he had learned to swim.

Laying tracks gives you freedom without being too obvious.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

In a very weak economy, when you say 'cut government spending,' what you mean is you're laying off school teachers and you're de-funding various programs that put money into the economy. This means you have more unemployed people that then draw unemployment benefits and don't pay taxes.

When I was twelve, I went hunting with my father and we shot a bird. He was laying there and something struck me. Why do we call this fun to kill this creature who was as happy as I was when I woke up this morning.

In the mean time I worship God, laying every wrong action under an interdict which I endeavour to respect, and I loathe the wicked without doing them any injury.

There was endless action - not just football, but sailboats, tennis and other things: movement. There was endless talk - the ambassador at the head of the table laying out the prevailing wisdom, but everyone else weighing in with their opinions and taking part.

Gentleness doesn't get work done unless you happen to be a hen laying eggs.