layer
To cut or divide into layersTo cut or divide into layers.
» I suggest you wear an extra layer.
Meaning
2 senses(ambitransitive)To cut or divide into layers.
trennen, spalten
рассла́иватьrassláivatʹ, расслои́тьrassloítʹ
(ambitransitive)To arrange in layers.
Layer the ribbons on top of one another to make an attractive pattern.
schichten, übereinanderlegen
насла́иватьnasláivatʹ, наслои́тьnasloítʹ
- make or form a layer
Examples
155 sentencesI suggest you wear an extra layer.
I suggest that you wear an extra layer.
A thick layer of dust covered everything in the room.
The flood deposited a layer of mud.
We should do more to protect the ozone layer from further damage.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
Appears at first glance to be from Middle English leyer, leyare (“a layer of stones or briAppears at first glance to be from Middle English leyer, leyare (“a layer of stones or bricks”), equivalent to lay + -er. In which case, ultimately identical to etymology 2 below. For the pronunciation compare prayer.
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Forms
layers, layering, layered, layeredLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle