layer

B1
Pronunciation
/leɪə/
/ˈleɪ.ɚ/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A single thickness of some material covering a surface.

Example Sentences
  • After the first coat of paint dried, he applied another layer.
2 Definition

A (usually) horizontal deposit; a stratum.

Example Sentences
  • I find seven-layer cake a bit too rich.
3 Definition

One of the items in a hierarchy.

Example Sentences
  • mired in layers of deceit
4 Definition

(by analogy to a stack of transparencies) one in a stack of (initially transparent) drawing surfaces that comprise an image; used to keep elements of an image separate so that they can be modified independently from one another.

5 Definition

A person who lays things, such as tiles.

6 Definition

A mature female bird, insect, etc. that is able to lay eggs.

Example Sentences
  • When dealing with an infestation of headlice, the first step is to eliminate the layers.
7 Definition

A hen kept to lay eggs.

8 Definition

A shoot of a plant, laid underground for growth.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cut or divide (something) into layers

2 Definition

To arrange (something) in layers.

Example Sentences
  • Layer the ribbons on top of one another to make an attractive pattern.