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layering

UK
/ˈleɪ.ə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈleɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

layeringnoun
layerings
pl
superpositionDisposition en couches, empilement de plusieurs couches.
The layering of the cake involved alternating layers of sponge and cream.
La superposition du gâteau comportait des couches alternées de génoise et de crème.
superpositionVêtements portés en plusieurs couches pour la chaleur ou le style.
Layering is essential during winter to stay warm and comfortable.
La superposition est essentielle en hiver pour rester au chaud et à l'aise.
marcottageBotanique.
Gardeners often use layering to propagate new plants from existing ones.
Les jardiniers utilisent souvent le marcottage pour multiplier de nouvelles plantes à partir de plantes existantes.
Synonyms
stratification
superimposition
leveling
overlaying
coating
layeringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈleɪ.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈleɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to qualify nouns, meaning ‘involving or characterized by layers’.
superposéSe dit d'un effet visuel, d'une structure ou d'un matériau organisé en couches.
The layering effect gave the painting remarkable depth.
L'effet superposé donnait au tableau une profondeur remarquable.
Additional translations
stratifiéTechnique ou aspect présentant plusieurs couches distinctes.
Synonyms
tiering
stratifying
stacking
coating
overlapping
overlaying
laminating
layerverb

layering

Gerund

layered
Past Simple
layered
Past Participle
layering
Gerund
UK
/ˈleɪ.ə/
US
/ˈleɪ.ɚ/
superposerSens général : disposer en couches.
She layered the cake with chocolate and cream.
Elle a superposé le gâteau avec du chocolat et de la crème.
dégraderCoiffure : couper en étages pour donner du volume.
The stylist layered her hair to add volume.
Le coiffeur a dégradé ses cheveux pour leur donner du volume.
Additional translations
marcotterHorticulture.
Synonyms
coat
overlay
apply
stratify
cover

Definitions

layeringnoun
The process of arranging or placing something in layers.
The layering of the cake involved alternating layers of sponge and cream.
A method of plant propagation in which a stem is bent to the ground and covered with soil to encourage it to take root.
Gardeners often use layering to propagate new plants from existing ones.
The act of wearing multiple layers of clothing for warmth or style.
Layering is essential during winter to stay warm and comfortable.
layeringgerund / present participle
Creating or characterized by layers; involving the arrangement of material in layers.
The layering effect gave the painting remarkable depth.
layerverb
To arrange or form in layers.
She layered the cake with chocolate and cream.
To cut or divide into layers.
The stylist layered her hair to add volume.
To apply or spread in layers.
He layered the paint to achieve a textured effect.
Horticulture: to propagate (a plant) by bending a shoot to the ground and covering part of it with soil so that it forms roots.
They decided to layer the old rose bush to produce new plants.
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