prelay

Etymology

From pre- + lay.

prelay means before a bird lays eggs. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 76 out of 100.

adj

Before a bird lays eggs.“An optimum method for feeding calcium is to start feeding the layer level (3.25% or more) slightly before the first egg, because after hens start laying there is a negative calcium balance when consuming the prelay calcium level of 2.0%.”

noun

The act of prelaying.“If your show includes a lot of effects, for example, explosions, music, sound effects, or loud noises over romantic dialogue, then your sound-effects supervisor will probably recommend a predub or prelay.”

verb

To record music and other sound elements at the correct time code locations on a master format without regard to final levels and mixing.“He'll be responsible for prelaying sound effects for film and television.”