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layering Cartography.|ˈleɪərɪŋ|
[f. layer n. + -ing1.]
= layer colouring, layer shading (layer n. 5).
1922Encycl. Brit. XXXII. 1174 (Index), Layering of maps. 1937Geogr. Jrnl. LXXXIX. 52 It is possible that the ultimate solution will be a change in the ground tint of the map over areas of rock, though experiment may show that this gives a false impression of layering.
Sense in Dict. becomes 2. Add: 1. Gardening. The method or activity of propagation by layers (see layer v. 1).
1703tr. H. van Oosten's Dutch Gardener iv. i. 201 The right way of layring is done with a small Knife... Make a cut in the middle of a Joint, as close to the Plant as you can possibly. 1796W. H. Marshall Planting I. 22 The time of layering is generally autumn. 1842J. C. Loudon Suburban Horticulturist ii. iii. 273 The state of the plant most favourable for layering is the same as that most suitable for propagation by cuttings. 1934W. Brett Pictorial Gardening xx. 132/2 Practically all kinds of shrubs..can be propagated by layering. 1982G. Daisley Illustr. Bk. Herbs 96/1 They [sc. lemon-scented geraniums] can also be rooted successfully by layering.
3. Fashion. The cutting of hair in layers (see *layer v. 4). Also, = layer dressing s.v. *layer n. 5.
1966S. Cox Illustr. Dict. Hairdressing 89/1 Layering, see layer cut. 1971Sunday Times 15 Aug. 23/1 Layerings won her [sc. Bonnie Cashin] a Nieman-Marcus Award in 1950, the year of her first collection in New York. 1975N.Y. Times 16 Sept. 36 What makes the layering plausible is that clothes are increasingly unstructured and pliable. 1980Hair Autumn 7 Concave and convex cutting, layering and precise razoring are being incorporated to add softness and body in new styles. 1993Guardian 14 Oct. ii. 3/1 Layering is a fine idea if artfully down, but Lacroix's heavily constructed and decorated garments don't lend themselves to the device. |