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laying

UK
/ˈleɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈleɪ.ɪŋ/
laying down
laying off

Translations

layinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈleɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈleɪ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively, e.g. "laying hen", to describe something that performs or relates to the act of laying.
pondeurS'emploie surtout pour les animaux qui produisent des œufs.
The farmer bought ten laying hens to increase egg output.
L'agriculteur a acheté dix poules pondeuses pour augmenter la production d'œufs.
Additional translations
de poseS'emploie dans le domaine des travaux et de l'installation.
Synonyms
placing
setting
putting
positioning
installing
situating
depositing
arranging
spreading
covering
laying down
staking
laying out
paving
lining
decking
layingnoun
layings
pl
The laying of the bricks was done with precision to ensure the wall was sturdy.
La pose des briques a été effectuée avec précision afin de garantir la solidité du mur.
ponteSe dit surtout de la production d'œufs par les oiseaux.
The farmer was pleased with the hens' laying this season, as it resulted in a bountiful supply of eggs.
L'agriculteur était satisfait de la ponte des poules cette saison, car elle a donné une abondante quantité d'œufs.
Synonyms
placement
arrangement
positioning
setting
deployment
layverb

laying

Gerund

laid
Past Simple
laid
Past Participle
laying
Gerund
UK
/leɪ/
US
/leɪ/
She laid the book on the table.
Elle a posé le livre sur la table.
The hen lays eggs every morning.
La poule pond des œufs chaque matin.
établirPour des bases, un plan ou une organisation.
They laid the groundwork for the new project.
Ils ont établi les bases du nouveau projet.
The government laid a heavy tax on luxury goods.
Le gouvernement a imposé une lourde taxe sur les biens de luxe.
miserAu sens de pari.
He laid fifty dollars on the long-shot to win.
Il a misé cinquante dollars sur l'outsider pour gagner.
soumettreAu sens formel.
The finance committee laid the proposal before the board.
Le comité des finances a soumis la proposition au conseil.
Additional translations
mettrePlus général selon le contexte.
préparerDans le sens de préparer ou mettre en place.
déposerSurtout en contexte administratif ou parlementaire.
Synonyms
place
put
set
position
arrange
deposit
install
locate
situate

Definitions

layinggerund / present participle
Producing eggs; kept or used for egg production.
The farmer bought ten laying hens to increase egg output.
Designed for or used in the act of placing or installing something in position.
A laying crew applied fresh asphalt to the road surface.
layingnoun
The act of putting something down or placing it in a horizontal position.
The laying of the bricks was done with precision to ensure the wall was sturdy.
The process of producing eggs, especially by birds.
The farmer was pleased with the hens' laying this season, as it resulted in a bountiful supply of eggs.
layverb
To put something down, especially in a flat or horizontal position.
She laid the book on the table.
To produce and deposit eggs.
The hen lays eggs every morning.
To arrange or prepare something according to a plan.
They laid the groundwork for the new project.
To impose a burden, duty, or penalty.
The government laid a heavy tax on luxury goods.
To place a bet or wager, especially by offering odds against an outcome.
He laid fifty dollars on the long-shot to win.
To present or submit formally for consideration or decision.
The finance committee laid the proposal before the board.
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