layer1 nounlayer2 verb
layerlay‧er1 /ˈleɪə $ -ər/ ●●● S3 W3 AWL noun [countable] 
WORD ORIGINlayer1
Origin:
1300-1400 ➔ LAY1 + -erEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- A layer of dust covered everything in the room.
- Sprinkle a layer of soil over the seeds.
- Between the tank and the platform is a layer of tar paper to prevent the Tanalith from rusting the steel.
- David Couper has eliminated the deputy chief layer between him and his captains.
- Like the rust on a junkyard car, that boundary layer could get only so thick.
- Most of the food we buy has at least one layer of plastic incorporated in its packaging.
- Pack claw and body meat in alternate layers in small fire-proof pots.
- This 600 watt machined removed three layers of old paint from a veneered cabinet in minutes.
- Yet back in the primary visual cortex, the fourth layer is the most impressive of all.
Longman Language Activatora thin flat layer that covers a surface
a thin flat quantity of something that covers the whole of a surface: layer of: · A layer of dust covered everything in the room.· Sprinkle a layer of soil over the seeds.
a very thin clear layer, especially of something liquid, that has formed on a surface: film of oil/grease/sweat etc: · She wiped away the light film of sweat that had formed on her upper lip.
a layer of a liquid or soft substance that has been put on the surface of something, for example in order to protect it or make it taste better: · Cassette tapes have a magnetic oxide coating.coating of: · ice-cream with a thick coating of chocolate
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
A thick layer of dust lay on the furniture. The moon was shining through a thin layer of cloud. He pulled off layer upon layer of clothing (=many layers of clothing). the multi-layered nature of organizations (=they have many layers)COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Arrange the leeks and noodles in alternate layers.
1an amount or piece of a material or substance that covers a surface or that is between two other thingslayer of A thick layer of dust lay on the furniture. The moon was shining through a thin layer of cloud. He pulled off layer upon layer of clothing (=many layers of clothing). the multi-layered nature of organizations (=they have many layers) Arrange the leeks and noodles in alternate layers.· In very cold weather it’s good to wear several layers of clothing.
· The moon was shining through a thin layer of cloud.
· I brushed away the thin layer of dust which covered the picture.
· They removed the old layers of paint.
· You can see six layers of rock in the cliff.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· It has also been proposed that H pylori ammonia production will lead to mucosal damage by denaturing the protective mucus layer.· High up in the sky was a protective layer of gas that screened out dangerous ultraviolet rays from the sun.· They replace essential moisture whilst forming a protective layer to hold it in.· That was until Norman Tebbit spotted what he believed was the biggest chance of holing the impenetrable protective layer around the bill.· Lifting the lid she flung aside the protective layers of tissue-paper.
· Cover a flat piece of hardboard with a single layer of flannelette of similar material.· Arrange meat in a single layer on a roasting rack and place in preheated oven.· Analysis was confined to those crypts whose entire lengths could be completely visualised and which contained a single layer of cells only.· Refrigerate decorated cookies in a single layer.· Pack in a single layer, overwrap and freeze.· Add the peanut oil, then add the dumplings, pleated edge up, in a single layer.· Place in a small, shallow baking dish in a single layer.
· But the thick, hardened layers of dead skin sometimes press on the nerve, causing a burning sensation when you walk.· Stoked by heat, they said, the thick layer of rock known as the mantle could be supple enough to flow.· You weren't aware of the sky, just a thick layer of opaque cloud.· Would not these storms coat solar collectors and solar-cell panels with a thick layer of dust, shutting them down?· Normally, larger grains mean thicker layers of emulsion and coarser images.· Peel parsnips, removing a / s-inch thick layer.· The best way to do this is to wrap them in a thick layer of newspaper and hit them with a hammer.· There is just not enough separability in cream to keep taking the thickest layer.
· Typical failures exhibit a thin layer of wood covering the glued surface.· Reduce heat to medium and simmer approximately 15 minutes, until wine evaporates to a thin layer.· A thin layer of dust covered everything, but Jessamy didn't care.· Such a thin heated layer will cool quickly.· In went the filter plate, followed by a thin layer of filter matting.· On top of that they poured a thin layer of silicone oil.· Apply only in thin layers, coat on coat.· But the anatomy provides only this thin layer of clues about where language is located.
· During this time, the top layer of your skin is shed to reveal a fresh new one.· Each node's output in the middle layer is connected to just one node in the top layer.· The top layer has six nodes, each with four inputs.· The clay dries and cracks in the sun, and the top layers are blown off as dust.· Then you remove the top layer, which will contain all the worms.· As the top layers become dried out the animals move downward.· If the top layer contains several nodes, then the device computes a more elaborate function of its input.· Every month the top layer of your skin is replaced by a fresh new one.
NOUN· The debate about the depletion of the ozone layer has been so far hampered by a scarcity of data.· Since 1989 I have measured the ozone layer, solar ultraviolet and the clarity of the air over South-Central Texas.· Most threatening of these for the marine ecosystem is the exposure to increased ultra-violet radiation through the depletion of the ozone layer.· They help deplete the ozone layer, allowing ultraviolet rays to cause deadly skin cancers.· There will be displays on acid rain, the ozone layer and global warming.· A clear example can be seen in the case of the destruction of the ozone layer, causing the greenhouse effect.· This ozone layer is important to society and the environment for two reasons.· Apparently it has been recognised for over a decade that chlorine from chlorofluorocarbons may deplete the stratospheric ozone layer.
A thick layer of dust lay on the furniture. The moon was shining through a thin layer of cloud. He pulled off layer upon layer of clothing (=many layers of clothing).in layers Arrange the peppers, garlic and tomatoes in layers. → ozone layer2one of several different levels in a complicated organization, system, set of ideas etclayer of We are operating with fewer layers of management. There are multiple layers of meaning in the story. the multi-layered nature of organizations (=they have many layers)layer1 nounlayer2 verb
layerlayer2 AWL verb [transitive] VERB TABLE
layer
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | layer |
| he, she, it | layers | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | layered |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have layered |
| he, she, it | has layered | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had layered |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will layer |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have layered |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am layering |
| he, she, it | is layering | |
| you, we, they | are layering | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was layering |
| you, we, they | were layering | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been layering |
| he, she, it | has been layering | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been layering |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be layering |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been layering |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- The cliffs are layered with fossil remains.
- Then for another song we layered and layered an E-Bow.
- Use half the cream to layer the sponges.
- With a maximum depth of 50 m and little opportunity for wind-stirring, the lake waters are strongly layered.
WORD SETS
Afro, nounaftershave, nounanti-perspirant, nounastringent, adjectiveastringent, nounatomizer, nounauburn, adjectivebackcomb, verbbald, adjectivebalding, adjectivebalm, nounbarber, nounbarbershop, nounbarrette, nounbath, nounbathe, verbbeard, nounbeautician, nounbeautify, verbbeauty contest, nounbeauty mark, nounbeauty parlor, nounbeauty queen, nounbeauty salon, nounbikini line, nounblackhead, nounblond, adjectiveblonde, adjectiveblonde, nounblow-dry, verbblusher, nounbob, verbbob, nounbody, nounbody spray, nounbrilliantine, nounBrylcreem, nounbubble bath, nounbun, nounbuzzcut, nouncleanser, nouncoiffure, nouncold cream, nouncollagen, nouncologne, nouncomb, nouncomb, verbcompact, nouncomplexion, nouncondition, verbconditioner, nouncornrows, nouncosmetic, adjectivecosmetics, nouncosmetic surgery, nouncotton bud, nouncotton wool, nouncream, noundental floss, noundeodorant, noundepilatory, noundimple, noundouble chin, noundowny, adjectiveeau de cologne, nounelectrolysis, nounemery board, nounessential oil, nouneyebrow pencil, nouneyeliner, nouneye shadow, nounface cream, nounfacelift, nounface pack, nounface powder, nounfacial, nounfacial scrub, nounfalse teeth, nounflannel, nounflattop, nounfoam, nounfoundation, nounfragrance, nounfringe, noungel, noungrey, adjectivegrey, verbgrip, nounhairbrush, nounhaircut, nounhairdo, nounhairdresser, nounhairdryer, nounhairgrip, nounhairline, nounhairnet, nounhairpiece, nounhairpin, nounhair slide, nounhairspray, nounhairstyle, nounhealth farm, nounhenna, nounhighlight, verbhirsute, adjectivehydrogen peroxide, nounkinky, adjectiveknot, nounkohl, nounlacquer, nounlacquer, verblank, adjectivelanolin, nounlather, verblayer, verbliner, nounlip gloss, nounliposuction, nounlipstick, nounloofah, nounlotion, nounlowlights, nounmade-up, adjectivemake-up, nounmanicure, nounmanicured, adjectivemascara, nounmedicated, adjectivemilky, adjectivemoisturize, verbmoisturizer, nounmousse, nounmoustache, nounmoustachioed, adjectivemousy, adjectivemouthwash, nounmudbath, nounmudpack, nounmusk, nounmustachioed, adjectivemutton chop whiskers, nounmyrrh, nounnailbrush, nounnail file, nounnail polish, nounnail scissors, nounnit, nounnose job, nounoil, nounointment, nounolive, nounpaint, verbpart, nounpart, verbparting, nounpate, nounpedicure, nounperfume, nounperfume, verbperfumery, nounperm, nounperm, verbpermanent, nounpermanent wave, nounperoxide, nounpigtail, nounplait, nounpomade, nounponytail, nounpowder, verbpowder puff, nounpreen, verbprimp, verbpumice, nounquiff, nounraven, adjectiverazor, nounrecede, verbred, adjectiveredhead, nounrhinoplasty, nounroll-on, nounrosewater, nounrouge, nounscent, nounshampoo, nounshampoo, verbshave, verbshave, nounshaven, adjectiveshaver, nounshaving brush, nounshaving cream, nounshort back and sides, nounshower cap, nounshower gel, nounsideburns, nounskincare, nounslide, nounsoap, verbspa, nounspiky, adjectivesplit ends, nounspray, nounstringy, adjectivestylist, nounsunbed, nounsunblock, nounsunburn, nounsun cream, nounsunglasses, nounsunlamp, nounsunscreen, nounsunshade, nounsuntan, nounsuntan lotion, nounsun-worshipper, nounswarthy, adjectiveswept-back, adjectivetalc, nountalcum powder, nountease, verbtester, nountoilet bag, nountoiletries, nountoilet water, nountone, verbtoner, nountooth, nountoothbrush, nountoothpaste, nountoothpick, nountooth powder, nountweezers, nounvanity case, nounVaseline, nounwar paint, nounwash, nounwave, nounwave, verbwavy, adjectivewax, verbwear, verbwetting solution, nounwhisker, nounwig, nounwrinkle, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Arrange the leeks and noodles in alternate layers.
1to make a layer of something or put something down in layers: Arrange the leeks and noodles in alternate layers.· In very cold weather it’s good to wear several layers of clothing.
· The moon was shining through a thin layer of cloud.
· I brushed away the thin layer of dust which covered the picture.
· They removed the old layers of paint.
· You can see six layers of rock in the cliff.
Layer the raw sliced vegetables in a shallow baking dish.2to cut someone’s hair so that the hair on top is in shorter lengths than the lower hair: I have layered, shoulder-length brown hair.