English dictionary
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English noun: underlay | |||
| 1. | underlay (artifact) a pad placed under a carpet | ||
| Synonyms | carpet pad, rug pad, underlayment | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | pad | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | underfelt | ||
English verb: underlay | |||
| 1. | underlay (motion) raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type | ||
| Samples | Underlay the plate. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bring up, elevate, get up, lift, raise | ||
| Domain category | printing, printing process | ||
| 2. | underlay (contact) put (something) under or beneath | ||
| Samples | They underlaid the shingles with roofing paper. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | lay, place, pose, position, put, set | ||
| 3. | underlay (consumption) provide with a base, support, lining, or backing | ||
| Samples | Underlay the boards with joists. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cater, ply, provide, supply | ||
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