noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A layer that is below another layer.
2. 2
   A perpendicular shaft sunk to cut the lode at any required depth.
3. 3
   One who underlays.

Verb

1. 1
   To form a layer beneath another

Synonyms

All synonyms

bandbedbeddingbedrockbellybelt

Etymology

From under- + layer.

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