layer
//ˈleɪ.ər//
Noun
layerSingular
layersPlural
1
A sheet, coating, or thickness of material that covers a surface or is placed between other things.
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
2
A level or tier in a hierarchical structure or system.
The company has several layers of management.
3
A person or thing that lays something.
This hen is a good layer and produces eggs daily.
Verb
layerInfinitive
layerPresent tense
layeredPast tense
layeredPast participle
layeringPresent participle
layersThird-person singular
1
To arrange or place in layers; to form or build up in successive levels.
Layer the pasta with cheese and sauce.
2
To cut hair in layers of different lengths to create texture and volume.
She asked the hairdresser to layer her hair.