Laying 2435980 166285712 2007-10-22T14:32:51Z Nimbex 399095 /* See also */ correct spelling of "name", replaced "eg" with "for example" {{wikt}} '''Laying''' is the [[skill]] of making equipment level. It usually involves moving equipment in small motions so that [[spirit level]]s are centralised in all [[Plane (mathematics)|plane]]s. Movement is usually done by small [[worm gear]]s or other fine setting devices for accurate small movements, together with other more coarse [[gear]]s to allow large swings in motion for quick movement between different settings. '''Laying''' is also incorrectly used when the word 'lying' is meant, as when someone says ''a person is laying down'' when ''a person is lying down'' is what was intended. Equipment that requires laying before it is can be used accurately includes: * [[theodolite]]s * [[gun]]s and [[howitzer]]s in the [[indirect fire]] mode ==See also== * [[Gun laying]] {{Industry-stub}} Laying is also the name given to backing an event to lose, for example betting on a horse to lose.