verb๐ShareTo lay (something) underneath something else; to put under."The teacher's lecture underlay the entire lesson plan. "structurematerialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo provide a support for something; to raise or support by something laid under."to underlay a cut, plate, or the like, for printing"structurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo put a tap on (a shoe)."The shoemaker had to underlay my son's worn-out tap shoes so he could practice for the school play. "wearjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(of a vein, fault, or lode) To incline from the vertical."The geologist noted that the gold-bearing vein underlay the surface at a steep angle. "geologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo lie in a position directly beneath."The foam pad underlay the carpet to make it softer. "positionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo lie under or beneath."A stratum of clay underlies the surface gravel."positionstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo serve as a basis of; form the foundation of."a doctrine underlying a theory"structurebuildingtheoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be subject to; be liable to answer, as a charge or challenge."The student knew his argument would underlay intense scrutiny from the professor during the debate. "lawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo underlay."The carpenter will underlay the new wooden floor with a layer of foam to make it softer. "structurematerialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA layer (of earth, etc.) that lies under another; substratum."The archaeologist carefully studied the underlay of ancient pottery shards to understand the soil conditions of the settlement. "geologymaterialstructureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA soft floor covering that lies under a carpet."The new carpet feels so soft because of the thick underlay beneath it. "materialpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAnything that is underlaid."The new carpet felt much softer because of the thick underlay. "materialstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA piece of paper pasted under woodcuts, stereotype plates, etc. in a form, to bring them up to the necessary level for printing."The printer added a thin underlay to the woodcut in the form to ensure it printed evenly and wasn't too light on the page. "materialtechnologytechnicalwritingmachineartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareLyrics; or more specifically, the way in which lyrics are assigned to musical notes."The choir director meticulously reviewed the underlay of the new song to ensure each syllable aligned perfectly with the melody. "musiclanguageliteraturewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading