laying

lay-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of "lay": putting something down in a flat position.

  2. 2.

    Producing and depositing eggs.

  3. 3.

    Installing or putting in place.

Related words

Antonyms: lifting, raising
See also: lay, lying, place
Synonyms: placing, putting, setting

Etymology

Present participle of Old English lecgan ("to lay, put down"), from Proto-Germanic lagjaną. Note: "lay" (transitive) is often confused with "lie" (intransitive).