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Meaning of underlay in English
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Verb
underlay
Etymology
Old English underlecgan(see under-, lay)
Definitions
1.
raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type
Examples
« underlay the plate »
2.
put (something) under or beneath
Examples
« They underlaid athe shingles with roofing paper »
3.
provide with a base, support, lining, or backing
Examples
« underlay the boards with joists »
Noun
underlay
Definitions
1.
a pad placed under a carpet