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Meaning of "laying" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LAYING

laying  [ˈleɪɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LAYING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Laying is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LAYING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Laying

Laying is the skill of making equipment level. It usually involves moving equipment in small motions so that spirit levels are centralised in all planes. Movement is usually done by small worm gears or other fine setting devices for accurate small movements, together with other more coarse gears to allow large swings in motion for quick movement between different settings. Equipment that requires laying before it is can be used accurately includes: ▪ theodolites ▪ guns and howitzers in the indirect fire mode...

Definition of laying in the English dictionary

The first definition of laying in the dictionary is fitting. Other definition of laying is preparation before a meal. Laying is also setting down.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LAYING


bricklaying
ˈbrɪkˌleɪɪŋ
cable-laying
ˈkeɪbəlˌleɪɪŋ
decaying
dɪˈkeɪɪŋ
dismaying
dɪsˈmeɪɪŋ
ebaying
ˈiːˌbeɪɪŋ
fee-paying
ˈfiːˌpeɪɪŋ
greying
ˈɡreɪɪŋ
inlaying
ˈɪnˌleɪɪŋ
minelaying
ˈmaɪnleɪɪŋ
nonplaying
nɒnˈpleɪɪŋ
overlaying
ˌəʊvəˈleɪɪŋ
paying
ˈpeɪɪŋ
playing
ˈpleɪɪŋ
praying
ˈpreɪɪŋ
saying
ˈseɪɪŋ
slaying
ˈsleɪɪŋ
surveying
sɜːˈveɪɪŋ
taxpaying
ˈtæksˌpeɪɪŋ
tracklaying
ˈtrækˌleɪɪŋ
undelaying
ˌʌndɪˈleɪɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LAYING

layaway plan
layback
laydeez
layer
layer cake
layerage
layered
layering
layette
layin
laying on of hands
layman
laymanize
laymen
layoff
layout
layover
layshaft
laystall
laytime

WORDS THAT END LIKE LAYING

buying
copying
crop spraying
crying
deejaying
dying
flying
go without saying
hedge laying
long-playing
lying
Maying
metal spraying
nonpaying
role playing
role-playing
soothsaying
that goes without saying
trying
unstaying

Synonyms and antonyms of laying in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LAYING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «laying» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of laying

Translation of «laying» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LAYING

Find out the translation of laying to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of laying from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «laying» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

铺设
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

por el que se
570 millions of speakers

English

laying
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बिछाने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وضع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

укладки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

, que
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডিম্বপ্রসর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pose
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Meletakkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Verlegung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

敷設
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

누워
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Laying
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đặt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முட்டையிடும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बिछाना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

döşeme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

posa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

r
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

укладки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de stabilire a
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

για τη θέσπιση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gehou
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

om
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

legging
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of laying

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LAYING»

The term «laying» is very widely used and occupies the 11.998 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LAYING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «laying» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «laying» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about laying

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10 QUOTES WITH «LAYING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word laying.
1
Dan Abrams
I think by laying it out for the viewer I'm avoiding the issue of bias.
2
Casey Affleck
I believe veganism can be beneficial for the individual and the world, and of course the animal, but belief is like laying in the dark with someone and telling them you love them and hearing nothing back. So I've never had the confidence to get on a soapbox and tell someone else what to do.
3
Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf
Now even the American command is under siege. We are hitting it from the north, east, south and west. We chase them here and they chase us there. But at the end we are the people who are laying siege to them. And it is not them who are besieging us.
4
Rick Allen
If we had loads of money as a family, things would be different and they'd come to visit more and I'd get to spend more time here. But I'm laying down roots in America so when I'm there, just being at home, it's harder to break away from that.
5
Louie Anderson
If I have food in the house and I'm laying in bed, I go, 'I bet that Captain Crunch is lonely in the cupboard.'
6
Anita Baker
If I could be doing anything, I'd be laying on the floor in my birthday suit eating junk food and watching something dumb on TV.
7
David Baldacci
Most people associate reading with laying on the beach. They don't see that it's crucial for a democracy!
8
Maria Bamford
I've learned from my pets that it's okay to sit around, and people don't love you any less if you sit around all the time. In fact they might love you more, 'cos they always know where you're always going to be: you're always going to be laying in bed.
9
Jerry Brown
Multinational corporations do control. They control the politicians. They control the media. They control the pattern of consumption, entertainment, thinking. They're destroying the planet and laying the foundation for violent outbursts and racial division.
10
Isambard K. Brunel
I am opposed to the laying down of rules or conditions to be observed in the construction of bridges lest the progress of improvement tomorrow might be embarrassed or shackled by recording or registering as law the prejudices or errors of today.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAYING»

Discover the use of laying in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to laying and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Laying the Foundation
This is a catechism for Christians who realize the need to become more thoroughly grounded in their faith. It's a serious attempt to achieve a biblical foundation without trying to defend any particular tradition.
James Lee Beall, 2010
2
Hardwood Floors: Laying, Sanding and Finishing
Bollinger also provides numerous tips and tricks, and sources of supply. The book is indexed for easy reference.
Don Bollinger, 1990
3
Laying waste: the poisoning of America by toxic chemicals
Recounts the dumping of toxic chemical wastes in the Love Canal area of Niagara Falls which led to an epidemic of grave medical problems and the permanent evacuation of nearby residents and documents other chemical-waste tragedies erupting ...
Michael Harold Brown, 1981
4
Laying the Foundations: Sex and Relationships Education in ...
Teaching children about sex and relationships is an essential but challenging part of a primary school teacher's role.
Anna Martínez, Vanessa Cooper, 2006
5
Welfare of the Laying Hen
The welfare of egg-producing poultry is a topic of great concern to the poultry industry and to researchers in applied animal behaviour. It is also subject to increased legislation.
G. C. Perry, 2004
6
Laying His Claim
Trent Winston had spent years trying to forget the only woman he'd ever loved and the tragedy that had torn their world apart.
Beverly Barton, 2010
7
ABCs for Christian Growth - Laying the Foundation
Part One: The Assured Life * Preface * General Introduction: Why We All Need the ABCs * Introduction to the Truth of Assurance * Lesson 1: Assurance Regarding the Gospel * Lesson 2: Assurance of Salvation * Lesson 3: Assurance of Eternal ...
Hampton J. Keathley, III, J. Hampton Keathley III, 2002
8
Laying Ghosts to Rest: Dilemmas of the Transformation In ...
A penetrating look at the South African transition and what is wrong with it, by a prominent commentator
Mamphela Ramphele, 2008
9
Laying Down the Sword: Why We Can't Ignore the Bible's ...
Jenkins lays bare the whole Bible, without compromise or apology, and equips us with tools for reading even the most unsettling texts, from the slaughter of the Canaanites to the alarming rhetoric of the book of Revelation.
Philip Jenkins, 2011
10
Echidna: Extraordinary Egg-laying Mammal
This book covers their evolution, anatomy, senses, reproduction, behaviour, feeding habits and metabolism, it show how echidnas are masters of their environment and not simply some sort of mammal 'test model' that went wrong.
M. L. Augee, Brett Gooden, Anne Musser, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAYING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term laying is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Cameron: Stop laying blame for terror on Iraq War - The Scotsman
Cameron: Stop laying blame for terror on Iraq War. An explosion rocks the Syrian city of Kobani during a reported suicide car bomb attack by IS. «Scotsman, Jul 15»
2
Laying down rules for Uber, Lyft isn't a simple process | Las Vegas …
Laying down rules for Uber, Lyft isn't a simple process. Laying down rules for Uber, Lyft isn‘t a simple process. UBER1_0.jpg. (Reuters). «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»
3
Woman murdered to prevent spread of cholera buried in Ireland …
Woman murdered to prevent spread of cholera buried in Ireland after laying 183 years in unmarked US grave. 17:51, 19 July 2015; By Jon Austin ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
Warren G. Harding presidential wreath laying ceremony - DVIDS
MARION, Ohio - The life and legacy of President Warren G. Harding was celebrated during an annual wreath laying ceremony at his memorial ... «DVIDS, Jul 15»
5
Stone laying, inauguration of Rs 228 crore development works in …
The city of Surat is going to witness stone laying/inauguration of Rs 228 crore development work in presence of state Chief Minister today. «DeshGujarat, Jul 15»
6
Cowlitz County Cobras laying the groundwork
Cowlitz Cobras owner Joel Royce (54) has put in plenty of effort to make his franchise viable in its first season. 2015-07-17T22:00:00Z Cowlitz County Cobras ... «Longview Daily News, Jul 15»
7
Everyone is laying into Gawker but what about the Sony abuse?
Several publishers including Gawker revealed leaked Sony emails and their contents with complete disregard for the people that had all their ... «Film Industry Network, Jul 15»
8
Grocery chain Haggen laying off workers as it struggles in Southland
Haggen Inc., the supermarket chain that bet big on California, is laying off employees and cutting worker hours as it struggles to make headway ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
9
Dean Food factory closes in Rochester, laying off 138
After years as a landmark in Fulton County, the historic Dean Foods factory will close its doors, laying off 138 employees by October. «WSBT-TV, Jul 15»
10
TLC Cancels 19 Kids And Counting But Seems To Be Laying The …
TLC Cancels 19 Kids And Counting But Seems To Be Laying The Groundwork For New Duggar Show was written by Jason Easley for ... «PoliticusUSA, Jul 15»

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