underlay

Noun
  1. A pad placed under a carpet (synset 102971078)
    is a type of: pad - a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort
    subtypes: underfelt - a carpet pad of thick felt
    same as: carpet pad, rug pad, underlayment
Verb
  1. Raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type (synset 201978930)
    "underlay the plate"
    referred to in: printing, printing process - reproduction by applying ink to paper as for publication
    is a type of: bring up, elevate, get up, lift, raise - raise from a lower to a higher position
  2. Put (something) under or beneath (synset 201499931)
    "They underlaid the shingles with roofing paper"
    is a type of: lay, place, pose, position, put, set - put into a certain place or abstract location
  3. Provide with a base, support, lining, or backing (synset 201185721)
    "underlay the boards with joists"
    is a type of: cater, ply, provide, supply - give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

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