CEFR C1

underlayer

noun

Meaning

A layer of material placed beneath a floor covering, such as carpet or wood, to provide support, comfort, or soundproofing.

Examples

The quality of your carpet depends heavily on the thickness of the underlay beneath it.
We decided to replace the old underlay because it had become flattened and lost its cushioning effect.

Synonyms: cushion, padding, subfloor, base layer

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underlayer (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndəˌleɪ/

Definition

A layer of material placed beneath a floor covering, such as carpet or wood, to provide support, comfort, or soundproofing.

Examples

The quality of your carpet depends heavily on the thickness of the underlay beneath it.
We decided to replace the old underlay because it had become flattened and lost its cushioning effect.
Make sure the underlay is laid flat and secured properly before you start fitting the laminate flooring.

How to Use underlayer

install underlay (collocation): The act of putting the material in place. — "You must install underlay before fitting the hardwood."
replace the underlay (collocation): Removing old material and putting in new. — "It is usually best to replace the underlay whenever you change your carpet."

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