underlay

• Sustantivo que designa una capa o material que se coloca debajo de una alfombra o moqueta para proporcionar amortiguación, aislamiento o soporte.

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.

   base o bajoalfombra

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscarpet padcushionpaddingunderfeltunderlayment

• Verbo que significa colocar algo debajo o por debajo de otra cosa, a menudo para sostenerlo o servir de base o fundamento.

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.

   Realzar con calzo

   • 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.

   Poner debajo

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

   Sinónimosbolsterbuttresspadsupportunderpin

   Antónimosoverlaysuperpose

3. Provide with a base or backingC1formaltechnical

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

   Proveer de base o respaldo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbackbaselinepadsupportunderpin

• Verbo que indica que algo constituye la base, el fundamento o la causa subyacente de otra cosa.

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

verbo irregular

1. Be the foundation ofC1formal

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

   ser la base de

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

   Sinónimosbasegroundsupportunderpin

2. Lie beneathC1formal

   To be located or situated beneath something else.

   Subyacer

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