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Underlay (Verb)

Provide with a base, support, lining, or backing; "underlay the boards with joists".

Verbs of eating and drinking.

The contractor underlay the tile floor with a waterproof membrane to protect it from moisture.
They had to underlay the carpet with foam padding to make it feel more comfortable underfoot.
The artist underlay the painting with a coat of gesso to prime the surface for painting.
To make the fabric more durable, she underlay the seams with a strip of interfacing.
The furniture makers underlay the chairs' seats with canvas for extra support and cushioning.

Put (something) under or beneath; "They underlaid the shingles with roofing paper".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

They underlaid the carpet with a thick foam underlay to increase comfort.
The construction team underlaid the foundation with compacted gravel for drainage.
The gardener underlaid the paved walkway with landscaping fabric to suppress weeds.
The tile installer underlaid the tile floor with self-leveling compound for a smooth finish.
The craftsman underlaid the wooden floor with a vapor barrier to prevent moisture damage.

Raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type; "underlay the plate".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The typesetter carefully underlaid the worn plate to prevent it from being damaged further during the printing process.
To achieve a smoother impression, the printer decided to underlay the base of the engraved design.
Underlay the linotype with a sheet of cardboard to avoid any damage to the fragile metal.
Using a sheet of thick cardboard, she managed to underlay the damaged woodcut effectively.
The printmaker learned how to underlay delicate etchings to maintain their intricate details during long printing runs.