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underlay

/ˈʌndərleɪ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does underlay mean?

noun, verb

A layer or surface placed underneath something else. To place or position something underneath something else.

Example

"The new carpet provided a smooth underlay for the hardwood floor."

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