underlay

• Substantiv, das eine Unterlage oder eine Schicht aus Material bezeichnet, die unter einen Teppich gelegt wird, um Dämpfung, Isolierung oder Unterstützung zu bieten.

A noun referring to a pad or layer of material placed underneath a carpet to provide cushioning, insulation, or support.

1. Carpet paddingB1formal

   A layer of material placed underneath a carpet to provide cushioning, insulation, and support.

   Teppichunterlage

   • The new underlay made the carpet feel much softer underfoot.
   • We installed a thick underlay to reduce noise from the floor below.
   • The underlay helps to extend the life of the carpet.

   Synonymecarpet padcushionpaddingunderfeltunderlayment

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas unter oder unterhalb von etwas anderem zu platzieren, oft als Stütze oder Grundlage; auch im übertragenen Sinn: etwas als Basis oder Grundlage dienen lassen.

A verb meaning to place something under or beneath something else, often for support or foundation.

1. Raise or support printingC2formaltechnical

   To raise or support the level of printing by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type.

   Unterlegen

   • The printer underlaid the type to ensure even pressure.
   • He underlaid the block with a thin sheet of paper.
   • The technician underlaid the plate to correct the impression.

2. Put something beneathC1formal

   To place something under or beneath another object.

   Unterlegen

   • She underlaid the carpet with a soft foam pad.
   • They underlaid the tiles with a waterproof membrane.
   • The builder underlaid the foundation with gravel.

   Synonymebolsterbuttresspadsupportunderpin

   Antonymeoverlaysuperpose

3. Provide with a base or backingC1formaltechnical

   To provide something with a base, support, lining, or backing.

   Mit einer Unterlage versehen

   • The artist underlaid the canvas with a layer of gesso.
   • They underlaid the road with a strong asphalt base.
   • The craftsman underlaid the jewelry box with velvet.

   Synonymebackbaselinepadsupportunderpin

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass etwas die Grundlage, Basis oder verborgene Ursache für etwas anderes bildet.

A verb used to indicate being the foundation, basis, or hidden cause of something.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Be the foundation ofC1formal

   To be the basis or foundation for something, often an idea, theory, or system.

   Zugrunde liegen

   • Several key principles underlie the theory of evolution.
   • Trust and communication underlie a healthy relationship.
   • Economic factors underlie many political decisions.

   Synonymebasegroundsupportunderpin

2. Lie beneathC1formal

   To be located or situated beneath something else.

   Unter etwas liegen

   • A layer of rock underlies the topsoil in this region.
   • The bedrock underlies the entire mountain range.
   • Ancient ruins underlie the modern city.