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Layer /leɪə/

The meaning and definition of Layer, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A single thickness of some material covering a surface.
    “After the first coat of paint dried, he applied another layer.”
  2. A (usually) horizontal deposit; a stratum.
    “I find seven-layer cake a bit too rich.”
verb
  1. To cut or divide (something) into layers
  2. To arrange (something) in layers.
    “Layer the ribbons on top of one another to make an attractive pattern.”
Synonyms lay stratum

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