English dictionary

underlay

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a pad placed under a carpet

noun.artifact

Synonyms carpet pad rug pad underlayment

Source: WordNet 3.0
The inclination of a vein, fault, or lode from the vertical; a hade; -- called also <i>underlie</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913

raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type

verb.motion

Examples
Underlay the plate.

Source: WordNet 3.0
put (something) under or beneath

verb.contact

Source: WordNet 3.0
provide with a base, support, lining, or backing

verb.consumption

Examples
Underlay the boards with joists.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To lay beneath; to put under.

verb

Source: webster1913
To incline from the vertical; to hade; -- said of a vein, fault, or lode.

verb

Source: webster1913