Layer: meaning, definitions and examples

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layer

[ ˈleɪər ]

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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

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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

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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:

🇵🇹 camada

🇮🇳 परत

🇩🇪 Schicht

🇮🇩 lapisan

🇺🇦 шар

🇵🇱 warstwa

🇯🇵 層

🇫🇷 couche

🇪🇸 capa

🇹🇷 katman

🇰🇷 층

🇸🇦 طبقة

🇨🇿 vrstva

🇸🇰 vrstva

🇨🇳 层

🇸🇮 plast

🇮🇸 lag

🇰🇿 қабат

🇬🇪 შრე

🇦🇿 qat

🇲🇽 capa

Word origin

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.