Underlay — synonyms, definition

1. underlay (Noun)

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underlay (Noun) — A pad placed under a carpet.

pad underfelt

2. underlay (Verb)

underlay (Verb) — (printing) raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type. ex. "underlay the plate"

underlay (Verb) — Put (something) under or beneath. ex. "They underlaid the shingles with roofing paper"

underlay (Verb) — Provide with a base, support, lining, or backing. ex. "underlay the boards with joists"

underlay (Verb) — Be or form the base for.

underlay (Verb) — Lie underneath.

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