layering

[ ley-er-ing ]

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noun

the wearing of lightweight or unconstructed garments one upon the other, as to create a fashionable ensemble or to provide warmth without undue bulkiness or heaviness.
Tailoring. the trimming of multiple layers of fabric at the seam allowance of a garment so as to prevent a ridge on the face of the garment when the seam is sewn.
Horticulture. Also lay·er·age [] a method of propagating plants by causing their shoots to take root while still attached to the parent plant.

layering

/ ˈleɪərɪŋ /

horticulture a method of propagation that induces a shoot or branch to take root while it is still attached to the parent plant
geology the banded appearance of certain igneous and metamorphic rocks, each band being of a different mineral composition

Minaj further mystifies her motives by layering these terrifying, offensive visual cues with her own totally incongruous lyrics.

“I think every cyclist including me will be layering it on,” she said.

Another key theme was layering—such as textured miniskirts over longer, narrow skirts—and suede or tutus over layers.

The bust detail on his dresses often mimicked the layering of petals, for instance.

The final dresses, in fuchsia with embroidery, appliqué, layering and all manner of technical wizardry were a Cinderella dream.

The summer is the best period for layering the young shoots.

One year this tree began to fail and I tried to save it or propagate it by layering and sprouting seeds.

Experimentally, I have been able to produce new plants from this tree by layering young shoots coming from the roots.

Should a vine become old and feeble, it can be renewed by layering.

It is usually propagated by grafts, or by layering or inarching, rather than by seed.

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