underlayer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of underlayer
Example Sentences
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However hateful Ava and Deborah may behave toward each other, their scorn carries an underlayer of heartbreak, reminding us of the profound, twisted love beneath their venom.
From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2025
Through the centuries, the unisex garment evolved from an underlayer for the upper class to become outerwear, sashed with an obi but featuring smaller sleeves that aided physical activity — helpful for the samurai warriors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2024
Suits coats were double-breasted, with a silken underlayer providing contrast.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2024
Unseen is an underlayer of copper plating to control sound and feel.
From Golf Digest ● Oct. 17, 2019
It is made up of two layers—a thick underlayer which contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands, and a thin surface layer, called the epithelium.
From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Francis M. Walters
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