layer
/leɪə/
layer
📚 Meanings
- 1.
a thickness or sheet of a substance that covers a surface.
"stacking a layer of cream on top of a cake, or geological strata in the ground."
- 1.
to cut or divide something into layers.
"cutting hair in layers, as in a hairdressing technique."
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Add another layer of frosting.
Add another layer of frosting.
The artist used a thick layer of paint for texture.
The artist used a thick layer of paint for texture.
We need to consider every layer of the problem.
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How do you pronounce layer?
layer is pronounced [/leɪə/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does layer mean?
layer means "layer". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is layer?
layer is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "Add another layer of frosting." — used to mean "layer".
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