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layer

 

[ หˆleษชษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

construction

A sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body

Synonyms

coat, covering, sheet

Examples of usage

  • The cake was covered in a thick layer of frosting
  • The painter applied a layer of primer before painting the walls
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A level of data abstraction that is used by a particular program or protocol

Synonyms

level, stratum, tier

Examples of usage

  • The application uses a layer of encryption for secure communication
  • The network protocol operates at the transport layer
Context #3 | Verb

action

To arrange in layers

Synonyms

arrange, pile, stack

Examples of usage

  • She layered the ingredients in the baking dish
  • The clothing designer layered the fabric to create a unique look

Translations

Translations of the word "layer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น camada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lapisan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ warstwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท couche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ capa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุจู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vrstva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vrstva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ capa

Etymology

The word 'layer' originated from the Old English word 'leger', meaning a bed or a couch. Over time, it evolved to refer to a sheet or thickness of material. The term has been used in various fields such as construction, technology, and fashion to describe different levels or arrangements of material or data.

See also: lay, layabout, layoff, layout, layover, mislay, outlay, outlays, relay.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,578, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.