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underlay

UK
/ˈʌndəleɪ/
US
/ˈʌndərleɪ/
underlaynoun
underlays
pl
UK
/ˈʌndəleɪ/
US
/ˈʌndərleɪ/
Translations
The carpet felt much softer after we installed a thick underlay beneath it.
La moquette était beaucoup plus douce après que nous avons installé une sous-couche épaisse en dessous.
Additional translations
fondEn impression ou en décoration : motif ou teinte de fond sous l’élément principal.
assiseSens technique ou figuré : base qui soutient un ensemble.
Definitions
A layer of material placed underneath something else, especially a carpet, to provide support or cushioning.
The carpet felt much softer after we installed a thick underlay beneath it.
A base or foundation that supports or underlies something.
The underlay of the painting was a simple sketch that guided the artist's brushstrokes.
A faint design, colour, or pattern printed beneath the main image or text, especially as a security or decorative feature.
A subtle underlay on the certificate prevents easy forgery.
Synonyms
cushioning
padding
foundation
base
support
underlayverb
underlaid
Past Simple
underlaid
Past Participle
underlaying
ing-form
UK
/ˌʌndəˈleɪ/
US
/ˌʌndɚˈleɪ/
Translations
sous-coucherEmploi technique, surtout pour la pose d’une couche sous un revêtement.
The workers underlay the carpet with a thick padding to make it more comfortable.
Les ouvriers ont sous-couché la moquette avec un épais rembourrage pour la rendre plus confortable.
Additional translations
sous-tendreSens figuré : placer un élément de fond pour soutenir ou renforcer un ensemble.
Definitions
To place something underneath something else, especially as a support or to provide a particular effect.
The workers underlay the carpet with a thick padding to make it more comfortable.
To insert or integrate a secondary element, such as a faint design, text, or audio track, beneath another in order to support or enhance it.
The producer underlay the dialogue with atmospheric music.
Synonyms
bolster
support
reinforce
prop up
underpin
underlayadjective
Attributive use before nouns (e.g., "underlay material").
Translations
de sous-couche
The installer recommended an underlay foam under the hardwood floor.
L'installateur a recommandé une mousse de sous-couche sous le parquet.
Definitions
Relating to or designed for use as underlay.
The installer recommended an underlay foam under the hardwood floor.
Synonyms
underlying
subjacent
basal
subsurface
underneath
beneath
supporting
underlieverb

underlay

Past Simple

underlay
Past Simple
underlain
Past Participle
underlying
ing-form
UK
/ˌʌndəˈlaɪ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/
Translations
être à la base de
Economic factors underlie the current political situation.
Des facteurs économiques sont à la base de la situation politique actuelle.
se trouver sous
A layer of clay underlies the soil in this region.
Une couche d’argile se trouve sous le sol dans cette région.
Additional translations
sous-tendreSoutenu; surtout pour des liens abstraits ou conceptuels.
Definitions
To be the cause or basis of something.
Economic factors underlie the current political situation.
To lie or be situated under something.
A layer of clay underlies the soil in this region.
Synonyms
lie beneath
be underlying
support
form the basis of
be the foundation of
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