Underlay
Pronunciation: /ˈəndɝˈɫeɪ/
Underlay (noun)
- A soft material placed under a carpet to make it more comfortable.
- A layer of material used to support or strengthen something.
Examples
- The carpet underlay adds comfort to the floor.
- A thick underlay can improve insulation.
Common collocations: thick underlay, install underlay, supportive underlay, protective underlay, underlay with foam
Underlay (verb)
- To put something underneath another thing for support or protection.
Examples
- They underlay the carpet with foam for extra comfort.
- You should underlay the tiles with a waterproof layer.