"laying" in the noun sense
1. laying, egg laying
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
"laying" in the verb sense
1. put, set, place, pose, position, lay
put into a certain place or abstract location
"Put your things here"
"Set the tray down"
"Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"
"Place emphasis on a certain point"
2. lay, put down, repose
put in a horizontal position
"lay the books on the table"
"lay the patient carefully onto the bed"
3. lay
prepare or position for action or operation
"lay a fire"
"lay the foundation for a new health care plan"
4. lay
lay eggs
"This hen doesn't lay"
5. lay
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
"lay a responsibility on someone"
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