laying

The act of one who or that which lays; the act of depositing or dropping, as eggs: said of birds, etc.

The number of eggs laid, as by a flock of hens in one day or other period.

In rope-making, the twisting of three or more yarns together to form a strand, or of three strands to form a rope.

In plaster-work, the first coat on lathing of two-coat work, the surface of which is usually roughed by sweeping it with a broom.

The act of one who, or that which, lays.

The act or period of laying eggs; the eggs laid for one incubation; a clutch.

The first coat on laths of plasterer’s two-coat work.

Present participle of lay.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)