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noun

laying

LAY-ihng
noun
1
The act of putting something down or of a bird producing eggs.
"The laying of the foundation took most of the morning."
"Egg laying slows down in winter months."

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In plain EnglishThe action described by the verb "lay."

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layings plural

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The _____ of the foundation took most of the morning.

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