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Definition layer in British English

layer noun

[countable] noun
/ˈleɪə(r)/

▪ bottom, lower, outer, protective, thick, thin, top, upper

1

an amount or sheet of a substance that covers a surface or that lies between two things or two other substances

Example

Glue the layers together and let them dry.

Example

Finish with a layer of mashed potato and grated cheese.

Example

Luckily the little girl was wearing several layers of warm clothing.

Example

There was a thin layer of ice on the pavements.

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2

a level or rank within an organization or system

Example

another layer of bureaucracy

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Definition layer in British English