Vocabulary Entry

underlay

|noun • verb

noun

A material placed beneath another layer, often to provide support or insulation.

Example Sentences

"The carpet has a thick underlay for added comfort."

"We need to replace the underlay in the kitchen to prevent moisture damage."

"The underlay helps with soundproofing between the floors."

verb

Example Sentences

"Make sure to underlay the tiles with a moisture barrier."

"They decided to underlay the old wooden floor with new insulation."

"He will underlay the design with a protective coating."