layer

Definition

  • noun: an amount of something that is spread over an area
  • noun: one that lays (as a worker who lays brick or a hen that lays eggs)
  • verb: to form or arrange parts or pieces of something on top of each other
  • verb: to propagate (a plant) by means of 'layers'
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: stratum, bed, couch

Examples

  • The next step in the recipe is to 'layer' the pasta and the sauce in the pan. [=to place a layer of pasta in the pan, then a layer of sauce, then another layer of pasta, and so on]

  • ('US') When the weather is cold you should 'dress in layers'. [=you should wear several pieces of clothing on top of one another]

  • He 'layered' her hair. [=he cut her hair in sections that were different lengths]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Hmm? Well, as I said, I'm still... collating, actually. But, uh, I have confirmed that he's got an outer layer of protein polysaccharides. He has a funny habit of shedding his cells... and replacing them with... polarized silicon... which gives him (..)
    1979 Alien
  • (..) The cave is completely enclosed... and it's full of... leathery objects, like eggs or something. There's a layer of mist... just covering the eggs that reacts when broken. Kane? You all right? I'm okay. All right. (..)
    1979 Alien