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underlay¹ Definition

under·lay (un′dər lā′; for n. un′dər lā′)

transitive verb -·laid′, -·lay′·ing

  1. to cover, line, or extend over the bottom of the leather is underlaid with felt
  2. to lay (something) under something else, esp. as a support, wedge, etc.
  3. to raise or support with something laid underneath the roof must be underlaid with trusses
  4. Printing to provide with an underlay

Etymology: ME underlein < OE underlecgan

noun

  1. something laid underneath
  2. Printing a patch or patches of paper laid under type, cuts, etc. to raise the level of the face

underlay² Definition

under·lay (un′dər lā′)

transitive verb

underlie

underlay Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • feel: Heavy pile carpet with felt underlay to the floors.
  • include: Many consumers compare quotes for the total installation costs of carpet and accessories, including underlay and gripper, before making a decision.
  • use: If using a foil underlay on concrete there is no need to lay a plastic film moisture barrier first.
  • lay: They can be sealed using lapped sections of underlay laid up the face of the duct.
  • have: Most leading brands now have underlay that includes a built in DPM.
  • require: You will also need to do this for the amount of underlay required.

Adjective modifier

  • permeable: The use of vapor permeable underlay to improve the thermal performance of the roof will inevitably change the roof ventilation requirements.
  • thick: Underlay: Floating floors require an underlay, the standard underlay is a 3mm thick cellular polyethylene underlay.
  • good: Music which best underlays the text - supporting what is being proclaimed - that is the best sacred music.
  • white: Finish by rolling up the white underlay, placing it in the box on top of the other materials and replacing the lid.
  • bituminous: Similarly, bituminous underlay can become adhered to the underside of the valley trough after periods of hot weather.
  • laminate: There are even different types of laminate underlay, some of which offer excellent sound proofing qualities.

Modifies a noun

  • material: Under high wind suction loads, some underlay materials can be stretched sufficiently to make them flap.
  • board: The underlay boards will provide an even surface for the new boards.

Noun used with modifier

  • carpet: A relief map of Zimbabwe in carpet underlay, wonder what Mugabe would make of that?
  • foam: For rooms over ground floor garages use both underlays, polythene first followed by the foam underlay.
  • roof: If water on the roof underlay is allowed to drain under the valley it can drain through the holes worn in the underlay.
  • liner: Do not use newspaper or carpet as a liner underlay, as after time it will rot allowing stones through.
  • rubber: Both parties are active in the production of rubber sponge underlay ( referred to as ' sponge underlay ' ).
  • sponge: Both parties are active in the production of rubber sponge underlay ( referred to as ' sponge underlay ' ).