Lay
Lay verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.
Spawn
Spawn verb - Lay spawn.
Usage example: The salmon swims upstream to spawn
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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In addition, some viruses can consume souls and lay eggs, which spawn more viruses.
Source: Video Game / Darwinia -
Spider Matriarchs can lay eggs that spawn three Spiderlings, who are lightning fast and are a considerable threat.
Source: Video Game / Kingdom Rush - The giant grubs in Diablo II lay eggs while a player is nearby, which quickly spawn into aggressive larvae.
Source: Weaponized Offspring
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