Underlayer
Pronunciation: /ˈəndɝˈɫeɪɝ/
Underlayer (noun)
- A layer of material that is beneath another layer.
- A first coat of paint or other material applied before the final layer.
Examples
- The underlayer provides extra insulation in winter clothing.
- Beneath the surface, an underlayer of rock supports the structure.
Common collocations: hidden underlayer, protective underlayer, apply an underlayer, essential underlayer, first underlayer