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underlay

UK
/ˈʌndəleɪ/
US
/ˈʌndərleɪ/

Translations

underlaynoun
underlays
pl
UK
/ˈʌndəleɪ/
US
/ˈʌndərleɪ/
The carpet was installed with a thick underlay for extra comfort.
Ковёр был установлен с толстой подложкой для дополнительного комфорта.
The painting had a wooden underlay to support the canvas.
Картина имела деревянную основу для поддержки холста.
Additional translations
подстилка
подложение
Synonyms
padding
cushioning
support
base
foundation
underlayverb
underlaid
Past Simple
underlaid
Past Participle
underlaying
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈleɪ/
US
/ˌʌndɚˈleɪ/
He decided to underlay the carpet with a soft padding.
Он решил подложить под ковер мягкую подкладку.
Synonyms
prop up
underpin
reinforce
bolster
support
underlayadjective
Attributive use before nouns (e.g., "underlay material").
Synonyms
underlying
subjacent
basal
subsurface
underneath
beneath
supporting
underlieverb

underlay

Past Simple

underlay
Past Simple
underlain
Past Participle
underlying
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈlaɪ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/
лежать в основе
The principles that underlie this theory are complex.
Принципы, которые лежат в основе этой теории, сложны.
Synonyms
be underlying
lie beneath
be the foundation of
form the basis of
support

Definitions

underlaynoun
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.
underlayverb
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.
underlayadjective
Relating to or designed for use as underlay.
The installer recommended an underlay foam under the hardwood floor.
underlieverb
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.
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