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Definition of layer
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Examples of layer in a Sentence
Everything was covered by a thin layer of sand.
The top layer of the rug is badly worn but the bottom layer is still OK.
The cake has three layers.
She glued together several layers of paper.
He was wearing several layers of clothing.
rocks that formed in layers from flows of lava
Recent Examples of layer from the Web
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But the outer layer of his skin molted from 70 percent of his body, and his body shut down in the same sequence that Ouchi’s had.
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Because there’s no naturally occurring asphalt at the La Brea station site, ancient mementos pulled from its sedimentary layers will eventually wind up at the Natural History Museum.
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Using extremely sensitive sonar machines, the LSU team was able to find an area with large numbers of trees that were still entirely buried in layers of sediment.
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Starting with Hawaii, Jones reimagined the familiar Aloha shirt with a shiny sheer outer layer that evoked the sparkling ocean.
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While the party spirit is pumping, upscale décor adds a layer of sophistication not found in your typical Coyote Ugly bar.
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Transfer the cake layers to a wire rack and let cool in their pans for 10 minutes.
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Top with layers of lamb, pork, salt pork and sausage, ending with bread crumbs mixed with the parsley.
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These regulations add a layer of complexity that’s left Kawasaki’s marine division unwilling to take a proactive stance on exports.
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First Known Use of layer
13th century
Other Geology Terms
anthracite, boulder, cwm, erratic, igneous, intrusive, mesa, sedimentary, silt, swale
layer
Definition of layer
transitive verb
1 : to propagate (a plant) by means of layers
2a : to place as a layerb : to place a layer on top of pancakes layered with butter and syrupc : to form or arrange in layers
intransitive verb
1a : to separate into layersb : to form out of superimposed layers
2 of a plant : to form roots where a stem comes in contact with the ground
Examples of layer in a Sentence
We layered the fruit with whipped cream and served it with cookies.
Recent Examples of layer from the Web
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And just as engaging is Rodriguez’s musical score, which is as complex and richly layered as Frida’s personality.
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Brazilian puff pastry is layered with mascarpone cheese and pear compote, with red wine gelatin — in cubes!
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The album is layered with a pure sound that strikes an interesting balance of honesty and tale-telling.
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Layer the cucumber and onion in a bowl, sprinkling the layers with a little bit of salt (about a teaspoon total). 3.
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As universities layered on more and more bureaucracy, students came to believe that every campus problem had a bureaucratic solution.
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The Royals, of course, were expecting a corner outfielder named Jorge to layer some pop onto the lineup in 2017.
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The album features a soulfully layered mix of acoustic and electric guitars, pedal steel, organ, bass and drums.
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The otherworldly elements that Lynch layered in—an indefinable air of mystery, a surreal quality that evoked swooning, bittersweet loss—were among the factors that made the original Twin Peaks a ratings and pop-culture sensation.
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First Known Use of layer
1832
LAYER Defined for English Language Learners
layer
playDefinition of layer for English Language Learners
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: an amount of something that is spread over an area
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: a covering piece of material or a part that lies over or under another
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: a bird that lays eggs
layer
Definition of layer for English Language Learners
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: to form or arrange parts or pieces of something on top of each other : to form or arrange (something) in layers
LAYER Defined for Kids
Definition of layer for Students
1 : one thickness of something laid over another a layer of rock
2 : a person who lays something
3 : a bird that lays eggs
Definition of layer for Students
layered
;layering
: to form or arrange one thickness of something over another We layered the fruit with whipped cream.
Medical Dictionary
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