Lægning

Lægning is the act of placing or arranging something in a deliberate manner. Derived from the verb lægge, it describes both the physical act of putting items in position and the broader process of installation or preparation in various trades. The scope is broad and depends on context, from construction to agriculture, and can refer to how materials are set down or layers formed.

In construction and industry, lægning denotes the installation of materials to create a finished surface or structure. Common examples include gulvlægning (laying floors such as tiles or laminate), taglægning (roofing layers), asfaltslægning (asphalt laying), and lægging af rør og kabler (laying of pipes and cables). The process usually involves planning, substrate assessment, precision, compaction or adhesion, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

In biology and agriculture, lægning is used for the act of laying eggs (oviposition) by birds, reptiles, or insects. The term often appears in studies of reproduction, breeding management, or hatchery operations, describing when and where eggs are laid and how clutch size is managed.

In other contexts, lægning expresses the general act of placing or establishing elements in a sequence or surface. It is frequently encountered as a component of compound nouns that name a specific operation, indicating the practical act rather than the finished result.