layer

• Substantiv, das eine flache Lage, Schicht oder Decke aus Material bezeichnet, die eine Oberfläche bedeckt oder zwischen anderen Materialien liegt; auch übertragen für eine Ebene oder Stufe in einem System.

A noun referring to a sheet, thickness, or stratum of material that covers a surface or lies between other materials.

1. Sheet or thicknessA2formal

   A single thickness of a material covering a surface or forming an overlying part.

   Schicht

   • The cake has a layer of chocolate frosting on top.
   • A thin layer of dust covered the furniture.
   • The Earth's crust is the outermost layer of the planet.

   Synonymecoatcoatingcoveringfilmplysheetskinstratumveneer

2. Level or stratumB1formal

   A level or rank within a system or hierarchy.

   Ebene

   • The company has multiple layers of management.
   • The software is built on several layers of code.
   • There is a layer of bureaucracy that slows down the process.

   Synonymeechelongradelevelrankstratumtier

3. A2informal

   An item of clothing worn over or under another.

   Kleidungsschicht

   • She wore several layers to stay warm in the winter.
   • You should add another layer if you're going outside.
   • The hiker removed a layer of clothing after the climb.

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas in Schichten oder Lagen anzuordnen oder zu bedecken; auch das schichtweise Aufbauen oder Übereinanderlegen.

A verb used to indicate the act of arranging or covering something in layers or strata.

1. Arrange in layersB1formal

   To arrange or place something in layers, one on top of another.

   In Schichten anordnen

   • She layered the cake with cream and strawberries.
   • The chef layered the lasagna with pasta, sauce, and cheese.
   • They layered the soil with compost for better growth.

   Synonymeaccumulateheappilesandwichstackstratify

   Antonymescatterspread

2. Combine or stackB2informal

   To combine different elements or materials by placing them in overlapping or stacked positions.

   Schichten

   • He layered his clothing to stay warm in the cold weather.
   • The artist layered different colors to create depth in the painting.
   • She layered the blankets on the bed for extra comfort.

   Synonymeoverlappilestackstratifysuperpose

   Antonymedisjoindivideseparate