Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

laying

verb
/ˈleɪ.ɪŋ/
Definition
The action of putting something down in a flat position.
Examples
  • She is laying the book on the table.
  • The workers are laying bricks for the new wall.
Meaning
Laying refers to the process of placing an object in a particular position, often flat or horizontal.
Synonyms
  • placing
  • putting
  • setting