underlay

• Substantivo que designa uma camada ou forro de material colocado sob um revestimento, especialmente sob carpetes ou pisos, para proporcionar amortecimento, isolamento ou suporte.

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.

   Forro para carpete

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscarpet padcushionpaddingunderfeltunderlayment

• Verbo que significa colocar algo por baixo ou abaixo de outra coisa, geralmente para dar apoio ou servir de base; também pode indicar fundamentar ou basear algo.

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.

   Calçar

   • 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.

   Colocar embaixo

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

   Sinônimosbolsterbuttresspadsupportunderpin

   Antônimosoverlaysuperpose

3. Provide with a base or backingC1formaltechnical

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

   Fornecer base ou sustentação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbackbaselinepadsupportunderpin

• Verbo usado para indicar que algo é a base, o fundamento ou a causa oculta de outra coisa.

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.

   Estar subjacente a

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

   Sinônimosbasegroundsupportunderpin

2. Lie beneathC1formal

   To be located or situated beneath something else.

   Estar subjacente

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