Laying - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈleɪɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word laying
Brit.  |ˈleɪɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word laying
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be'to lay

noun

- the production of eggs (especially in birds)

Extra examples

The company has disclosed that it will be laying off thousands of workers later this year.

I wish my parents would stop laying a guilt trip on me for not going to college.

John was laying the table.

As she spoke, she was laying him a place at the table.

The project involved laying an oil pipeline across the desert.

We are laying plans now in order to be successful in the future.

I could hear him laying down the law.

Outside the club, two men were laying into each other.

What's the point in laying out money on something you'll only wear once?

We started laying up firewood for the winter.

I'd better measure up before I start laying the carpet.

They are laying odds of 8-1 that the Conservatives will win the next election.

'I really don't feel too good,' I croaked, laying it on with a trowel.

They were laying the base for a new economic recovery.

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