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1layer
noun lay·er \ˈlā-ər, ˈler\
: an amount of something that is spread over an area
: a covering piece of material or a part that lies over or under another
: a bird that lays eggs
Full Definition of LAYER
1
: one that lays (as a worker who lays brick or a hen that lays eggs)
3
a : a branch or shoot of a plant that roots while still attached to the parent plant b : a plant developed by layering
— lay·ered \ˈlā-ərd, ˈlerd\ adjective
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First Known Use of LAYER
13th century
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2layer
verb
: to form or arrange parts or pieces of something on top of each other : to form or arrange (something) in layers
Full Definition of LAYER
transitive verb
1
: to propagate (a plant) by means of layers
2
a : to place as a layer b : to place a layer on top of <pancakes layered with butter and syrup> c : to form or arrange in layers
intransitive verb
1
a : to separate into layers b : to form out of superimposed layers
2
of a plant : to form roots where a stem comes in contact with the ground
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First Known Use of LAYER
1832
LAYERS Defined for Kids
1layer
noun lay·er \ˈlā-ər\
Definition of LAYER for Kids
1
: one thickness of something laid over another <a layer of rock>
2
: a person who lays something
3
: a bird that lays eggs
2layer
verb
lay·eredlay·er·ing
Definition of LAYER for Kids
: to form or arrange one thickness of something over another <We layered the fruit with whipped cream.>
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layer
noun lay·er \ˈlā-ər, ˈle(-ə)r\
Medical Definition of LAYER
1
: one thickness, course, or fold laid or lying over or under another
2
: stratum 1 <the outer layers of the skin>
—layer verb
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