English

layer

leɪə, lɛə, ˈleɪ.ɚ
Meaning: a thickness of material covering a surface
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: lɛə, ˈleɪ.ɚ

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Example sentences

The ground was covered with a thick layer of dust.
The ground was covered with a thick layer of dust.
The mountain landscape was covered in a thick layer of snow.
The mountain landscape was covered in a thick layer of snow.
The old books were covered in a thick layer of dust.
The old books were covered in a thick layer of dust.
The outer layer of the atmosphere is very thin.
The outer layer of the atmosphere is very thin.
The waves crashed against the shore, leaving behind a thick layer of white foam.
The waves crashed against the shore, leaving behind a thick layer of white foam.

Usage Notes

Refers to a single level of material that covers a surface or lies between other things. Often used for paint, clothing, or geological strata.

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