layer

Definition

  • n. single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
  • n. a relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another
  • n. a hen that lays eggs
  • n. thin structure composed of a single thickness of cells

Word forms

Past participle
layered
Present participle
layering
Past tense
layered
Third person singular
layers

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The cake has several layers of chocolate and cream.

  2. vt.

    She decided to layer the soil with compost for better plant growth.

  3. n.

    In computer graphics, each layer can be edited separately.