Definitions for layers

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layers lay·er

Spelling: [ley-er]

IPA: /ˈleɪ ər/

Layers is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 159 anagrams from letters in layers (aelrsy).

Definitions for layers

noun

1. a thickness of some material laid on or spread over a surface:
2. bed; stratum:
3. a person or thing that lays:
4. a hen kept for egg production.
5. one of several items of clothing worn one on top of the other.
6. Horticulture. a shoot or twig that is induced to root while still attached to the living stock, as by bending and covering with soil. a plant so propagated.
7. Ropemaking. a machine for laying rope or cable.

adjective

1. belonging to, pertaining to, or performed by the people or laity, as distinguished from the clergy:
2. not belonging to, connected with, or proceeding from a profession, especially the law or medicine.

verb (used with object)

1. to make a layer of.
2. to form or arrange in layers.
3. to arrange or wear (clothing) in layers:
4. Horticulture. to propagate by layering.

verb (used without object)

1. to separate into or form layers.
2. (of a garment) to permit of wearing in layers; be used in layering:

Origin of layers

First recorded in 1350-1400, layer is from the Middle English word leyer, legger. See lay¹, -er¹

Examples for layers

First, you need warm, humid air beneath a layer of cool, dry air.

Just who is crazy enough to go swimming when the pond across the street has a layer of ice across the top?

Place a layer of them in a stew-pan; then put in the duck and cover it with ham.

The sides of this hill he covered with a layer of bricks that the sand might not be blown away.

On the floor, the bricks are inscribed with “Merci” and “Thanks” and covered in a layer of coins.

The last of the rounds to strike Murphy went through a layer of the Kevlar on his vest and went into his skull and brain.

There may be a second layer of bread on top of the meat if desired.

If your omelet is to be sweet, before you fold it put in a layer of preserves.

This layer was evidently composed of the relics of a Romano-British people.

True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto also wants to layer his show with meaning—or meanings.