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Meaning of word underlay from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type.

Example : Underlay the plate.

Meaning : Put (something) under or beneath.

Example : They underlaid the shingles with roofing paper.

Meaning : Provide with a base, support, lining, or backing.

Example : Underlay the boards with joists.

Meaning : A pad placed under a carpet.

Synonyms : carpet pad, rug pad, underlayment

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.