laying
lay-ing
noun
The act or process of placing something down or producing eggs.
"The laying of the foundation took weeks."
verb
The present participle of 'lay', meaning to place something down gently.
"She is laying the table for dinner."
verb
The present participle of 'lay', referring to a bird producing eggs.
"The hen is laying an egg."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: egg laying