Synonyms of underlay

Noun


1. carpet pad, rug pad, underlay, underlayment, pad

usage: a pad placed under a carpet

Verb


1. underlay, raise, lift, elevate, get up, bring up

usage: raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type; "underlay the plate"

2. underlay, put, set, place, pose, position, lay

usage: put (something) under or beneath; "They underlaid the shingles with roofing paper"

3. underlay, provide, supply, ply, cater

usage: provide with a base, support, lining, or backing; "underlay the boards with joists"

Verb


1. underlay, raise, lift, elevate, get up, bring up

usage: be or form the base for

2. underlay, put, set, place, pose, position, lay

usage: lie underneath

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Definition and meaning of underlay (Dictionary)