Layer (Noun)
Meaning 1
A relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another.
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Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
An abstract place usually conceived as having depth; "a good actor communicates on several levels"; "a simile has at least two layers of meaning"; "the mind functions on many strata simultaneously".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
Thin structure composed of a single thickness of cells.
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Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 4
Single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance; "slices of hard-boiled egg on a bed of spinach".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She applied a thin layer of mascara to her eyelashes to enhance their length and appearance.
- The geologist studied the layer of sedimentary rock that had formed over millions of years.
- To make the parfait, start with a layer of yogurt, followed by a layer of granola and a layer of fresh berries.
- A thin layer of dust covered every surface in the abandoned house.
- The sliced vegetables were arranged in a colorful layer on top of the hummus dip