layer

[ ley-er ]

/ ˈleɪ ər /

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noun

a thickness of some material laid on or spread over a surface: a layer of soot on the windowsill; two layers of paint.

something lying over or under something else; a level or tier: There can be multiple layers of metaphor in a single poem.

a bed; stratum: alternating layers of basalt and sandstone.

a person or thing that lays (often used in combination): a carpet layer;a bricklayer.

a hen kept for egg production.

one of several items of clothing worn one on top of the other.

Horticulture.

a shoot or twig that is induced to root while still attached to the living stock, as by bending and covering with soil.
a plant so propagated.

Ropemaking. a machine for laying rope or cable.

verb (used with object)

to make a layer of.

to form or arrange in layers.

to arrange or wear (clothing) in layers: You can layer this vest over a blouse or sweater.

to cut (hair) in overlapping layers of different lengths: My hairdresser insisted on layering my hair at my last visit—I rather like it this way.

Horticulture. to propagate by layering.

verb (used without object)

to separate into or form layers.

(of a garment) to permit of wearing in layers; be used in layering: Frilly blouses don't layer well.

Origin of layer

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English leyer, legger; see origin at lay¹, -er¹

OTHER WORDS FROM layer

lay·er·a·ble, adjectivein·ter·lay·er, nounin·ter·lay·er, verb (used with object)non·lay·ered, adjective

Words nearby layer

lay day, lay days, laydeez, laydown, lay down the law, layer, layer board, layer cake, layering, layer of rods and cones, layette

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Example sentences from the Web for layer

Just who is crazy enough to go swimming when the pond across the street has a layer of ice across the top?
Diving Into 2015 With Polar Bear Plunge Extremists|James Joiner|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
On the floor, the bricks are inscribed with “Merci” and “Thanks” and covered in a layer of coins.
The Sacrificial Limbs of New Orleans|Nina Strochlic|March 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto also wants to layer his show with meaning—or meanings.
‘True Detective’s’ Godless Universe: Is the HBO Show Anti-Christian?|Andrew Romano|March 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The last of the rounds to strike Murphy went through a layer of the Kevlar on his vest and went into his skull and brain.
15 Rounds and Still Talking: Lt. Brian Murphy’s Story of the Oak Creek Massacre|Simran Jeet Singh|August 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST

First, you need warm, humid air beneath a layer of cool, dry air.
Can You Blame Moore on Global Warming?|Josh Dzieza|May 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In a casserole place a layer of sliced raw potatoes and over it sprinkle of flour.
Stevenson Memorial Cook Book|Various
The thickest layer of ozokerite found is about eighteen inches, and this layer or pocket was a great curiosity.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883|Various
The cells of its own generation that were crowded in the other direction made part of an annual layer of bark.
Trees Worth Knowing|Julia Ellen Rogers
This layer in the cork oak is thick enough to be of commercial importance.
A Civic Biology|George William Hunter
The layer of fibres diminishes in thickness towards the tail, and finally ceases to be visible.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour

British Dictionary definitions for layer

layer

/ (ˈleɪə) /

noun

a thickness of some homogeneous substance, such as a stratum or a coating on a surface

one of four or more levels of vegetation defined in ecological studies: the ground or moss layer, the field or herb layer, the shrub layer, and one or more tree layers

a laying hen

horticulture

a shoot or branch rooted during layering
a plant produced as a result of layering

verb

to form or make a layer of (something)

to take root or cause to take root by layering

Word Origin for layer

C14 leyer, legger, from lay 1 + -er 1

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for layer

layer

[ lā′ər ]

n.

A single thickness of a material covering a surface or forming an overlying part or segment.

v.

To divide or form into layers.

单词	layer
释义	layer [ ley-er ] / ˈleɪ ər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR layer ON THESAURUS.COM noun a thickness of some material laid on or spread over a surface: a layer of soot on the windowsill; two layers of paint. something lying over or under something else; a level or tier: There can be multiple layers of metaphor in a single poem. a bed; stratum: alternating layers of basalt and sandstone. a person or thing that lays (often used in combination): a carpet layer;a bricklayer. a hen kept for egg production. one of several items of clothing worn one on top of the other. Horticulture. a shoot or twig that is induced to root while still attached to the living stock, as by bending and covering with soil. a plant so propagated. Ropemaking. a machine for laying rope or cable. verb (used with object) to make a layer of. to form or arrange in layers. to arrange or wear (clothing) in layers: You can layer this vest over a blouse or sweater. to cut (hair) in overlapping layers of different lengths: My hairdresser insisted on layering my hair at my last visit—I rather like it this way. Horticulture. to propagate by layering. verb (used without object) to separate into or form layers. (of a garment) to permit of wearing in layers; be used in layering: Frilly blouses don't layer well. Origin of layer First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English leyer, legger; see origin at lay¹, -er¹ OTHER WORDS FROM layer lay·er·a·ble, adjectivein·ter·lay·er, nounin·ter·lay·er, verb (used with object)non·lay·ered, adjective Words nearby layer lay day, lay days, laydeez, laydown, lay down the law, layer, layer board, layer cake, layering, layer of rods and cones, layette Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for layer Just who is crazy enough to go swimming when the pond across the street has a layer of ice across the top? Diving Into 2015 With Polar Bear Plunge Extremists\|James Joiner\|January 1, 2015\|DAILY BEAST On the floor, the bricks are inscribed with “Merci” and “Thanks” and covered in a layer of coins. The Sacrificial Limbs of New Orleans\|Nina Strochlic\|March 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto also wants to layer his show with meaning—or meanings. ‘True Detective’s’ Godless Universe: Is the HBO Show Anti-Christian?\|Andrew Romano\|March 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The last of the rounds to strike Murphy went through a layer of the Kevlar on his vest and went into his skull and brain. 15 Rounds and Still Talking: Lt. Brian Murphy’s Story of the Oak Creek Massacre\|Simran Jeet Singh\|August 5, 2013\|DAILY BEAST First, you need warm, humid air beneath a layer of cool, dry air. Can You Blame Moore on Global Warming?\|Josh Dzieza\|May 21, 2013\|DAILY BEAST In a casserole place a layer of sliced raw potatoes and over it sprinkle of flour. Stevenson Memorial Cook Book\|Various The thickest layer of ozokerite found is about eighteen inches, and this layer or pocket was a great curiosity. Scientific American Supplement, No. 401, September 8, 1883\|Various The cells of its own generation that were crowded in the other direction made part of an annual layer of bark. Trees Worth Knowing\|Julia Ellen Rogers This layer in the cork oak is thick enough to be of commercial importance. A Civic Biology\|George William Hunter The layer of fibres diminishes in thickness towards the tail, and finally ceases to be visible. The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4)\|Francis Maitland Balfour British Dictionary definitions for layer layer / (ˈleɪə) / noun a thickness of some homogeneous substance, such as a stratum or a coating on a surface one of four or more levels of vegetation defined in ecological studies: the ground or moss layer, the field or herb layer, the shrub layer, and one or more tree layers a laying hen horticulture a shoot or branch rooted during layering a plant produced as a result of layering verb to form or make a layer of (something) to take root or cause to take root by layering Word Origin for layer C14 leyer, legger, from lay 1 + -er 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to layer sheet, floor, coat, blanket, bed, thickness, slab, row, mantle, fold, seam, film, story, zone, overlay, overlap, couch, stratum, lamina, flap Medical definitions for layer layer [ lā′ər ] n. A single thickness of a material covering a surface or forming an overlying part or segment. v. To divide or form into layers. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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layer

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verb (used without object)

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