underlay
Nouns
- (n) a pad placed under a carpet carpet pad, rug pad, underlayment,
Verbs
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(v) raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type
- underlay the plate
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(v) put (something) under or beneath
- They underlaid the shingles with roofing paper
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(v) provide with a base, support, lining, or backing
- underlay the boards with joists