layer

/ˈleɪər/
verb
  1. To arrange or form something in layers.
    • She layered the ingredients in a glass bowl to make a salad.
    • He layered his shirts to protect himself from the cold wind.
    • The chef layered the pasta with cheese and sauce.
  2. To cut hair in overlapping sections to create volume or texture.
    • I asked the barber to layer my hair so it wouldn't look so flat.
    • The stylist layered her hair to give it more bounce.
    • She prefers to layer her hair rather than have it all one length.
noun
  1. A sheet, thickness, or level of a substance or material that covers a surface or lies between other things.
    • Scientists found a layer of rock that is millions of years old.
    • The cake has a layer of chocolate frosting on top.
    • She wore several layers of clothing to stay warm in the snow.
  2. A level or rank in a system or organization.
    • The software is built in layers, with each one handling a different task.
    • There is a layer of meaning in the poem that is not obvious at first.
    • The company has too many layers of management.
  3. A person or thing that lays something, such as eggs or bricks.
    • This breed of chicken is a good layer of brown eggs.
    • The hen is a reliable layer, producing eggs almost every day.
    • The brick layer worked quickly to finish the wall.
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