underlaid Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type
underlay.
- underlay the plate
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verb put (something) under or beneath
underlay.
- They underlaid the shingles with roofing paper
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verb provide with a base, support, lining, or backing
underlay.
- underlay the boards with joists
WordNet
Un`der*laid" adjective
Definitions
Laid or placed underneath; also, having something laid or lying underneath.
