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underlayment

American  
[uhn-der-ley-muhnt] / ˌʌn dərˈleɪ mənt /

noun

  1. material laid between a subfloor and a finish floor of linoleum, asphalt tile, etc.


Etymology

Origin of underlayment

First recorded in 1945–50; underlay + -ment

Example Sentences

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The manufacturer recommended installing a thin foam underlayment.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

Once you had the long edge tight and flat on the underlayment, you then used a special block to tap the short edge into place.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

Sometimes, you can dig to find a natural water source, but most artificial ponds use liners, underlayment and water pumps to keep the water moving and where it belongs.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2023

She notes that, because slate is salvageable, people installing a new roof often only need to replace the underlayment and can reuse the slate tiles.

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2022

Armstrong recommends its S-184 fast-setting patch and skim coat or S-194 patch, underlayment and embossing leveler.

From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2022

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