underlay

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underlay Definition

• (n) a pad placed under a carpet
• (v) raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type; "underlay the plate"
• (v) put (something) under or beneath; "They underlaid athe shingles with roofing paper"
• (v) provide with a base, support, lining, or backing; "underlay the boards with joists"

underlay Synonyms

• carpet pad
• rug pad
• underlay
• underlayment