2. Lying refers to the bodyâs horizontal position. 3. Laying can be interchanged with placing. 4. Laying also refers to the production of eggs. 5. Laying refers to an object, while lying refers to the person. 6. Do not rely on Word programs to accurately correct this grammatical issue.
Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: ensuing(Adjective) Refers to the actions, consequences, and repercussions which result from some prior stimulus or event. We watched the derailment and ensuing train wreck with a mixture of fascination and horror.
spinning. 1  heckle - First a flax comb for splitting and straightening the fibers for spinning; its metaphorical sense developed from its verb form, to mangle by cutting, to cut roughly.. distaff side, spear side - The female side of a family is the distaff sideâthe distaff being a stick used for holding yarn when spinning; the male side is the spear side.