LAYER Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word layer. (close relations)
Definition of LAYER
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stratum | nounn | |||||||
noun • one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock) • people having the same social, economic, or educational status • an abstract place usually conceived as having depth • a subpopulation divided into a stratified sampling | ||||||||
level | nounn | |||||||
noun • a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality • a relative position or degree of value in a graded group • a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process • height above ground • indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid • a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line • an abstract place usually conceived as having depth • a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale adjective satellite • having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another • not showing abrupt variations • being on a precise horizontal plane • oriented at right angles to the plumb • of the score in a contest verb • aim at • tear down so as to make flat with the ground • make level or straight • direct into a position for use • talk frankly with; lay it on the line • become level or even | ||||||||
band | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unofficial association of people or groups • instrumentalists not including string players • a stripe or stripes of contrasting color • an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material • a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing • a range of frequencies between two limits • a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body) • a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure • jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger • a driving belt in machinery • a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration • a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) • a restraint put around something to hold it together verb • bind or tie together, as with a band • attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify | ||||||||
coat | nounn | |||||||
noun • an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors • a thin layer covering something • growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal verb • put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface • cover or provide with a coat • form a coat over | ||||||||
course | nounn | |||||||
noun • education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings • a connected series of events or actions or developments • general line of orientation • a mode of action • a line or route along which something travels or moves • a body of students who are taught together • part of a meal served at one time • (construction) a layer of masonry • facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport adverb • as might be expected verb • move swiftly through or over • move along, of liquids • hunt with hounds | ||||||||
floor | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure) • a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale • a lower limit • the ground on which people and animals move about • the bottom surface of any lake or other body of water • the lower inside surface of any hollow structure • the occupants of a floor • the parliamentary right to address an assembly • the legislative hall where members debate and vote and conduct other business • a large room in a exchange where the trading is done verb • surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off • knock down with force | ||||||||
notch | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • a V-shaped indentation • the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks • a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface • a small cut verb • cut or make a notch into • notch a surface to record something | ||||||||
ply | verbv | |||||||
noun • one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination • (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood verb • give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance • apply oneself diligently • travel a route regularly • join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding • wield vigorously • use diligently | ||||||||
rank | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another • relative status • the ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted soldiers of an army) • position in a social hierarchy • the body of members of an organization or group adjective satellite • very fertile; producing profuse growth • very offensive in smell or taste • conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible • complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers • growing profusely verb • take or have a position relative to others • assign a rank or rating to • take precedence or surpass others in rank | ||||||||
row | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an angry dispute • an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line • a long continuous strip (usually running horizontally) • (construction) a layer of masonry • a linear array of numbers, letters, or symbols side by side • a continuous chronological succession without an interruption • the act of rowing as a sport verb • propel with oars | ||||||||
seam | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces • a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface • a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit verb • put together with a seam | ||||||||
sheet | nounn | |||||||
noun • any broad thin expanse or surface • paper used for writing or printing • bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs • (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape • newspaper with half-size pages • a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind • a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel verb • come down as if in sheets • cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping | ||||||||
tier | nounn | |||||||
noun • a worker who ties something • a relative position or degree of value in a graded group • something that is used for tying • any one of two or more competitors who tie one another • one of two or more layers one atop another | ||||||||
bed | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep • a plot of ground in which plants are growing • a depression forming the ground under a body of water • (geology) a stratum of rock (especially sedimentary rock) • a stratum of ore or coal thick enough to be mined with profit • single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance • the flat surface of a printing press on which the type form is laid in the last stage of producing a newspaper or magazine or book etc. • a foundation of earth or rock supporting a road or railroad track verb • furnish with a bed • place (plants) in a prepared bed of soil • put to bed • have sexual intercourse with • prepare for sleep | ||||||||
lay | verbv | |||||||
noun • a narrative song with a recurrent refrain • a narrative poem of popular origin adjective satellite • characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy • not of or from a profession verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • put in a horizontal position • prepare or position for action or operation • lay eggs • impose as a duty, burden, or punishment |