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to layer
01
to cut hair at different lengths in a way that forms overlapping layers
Transitive: to layer hair
Examples
She layered her hair to add volume and texture.
The stylist layered his hair to create a more dynamic look.
02
to arrange or stack something in a series of distinct levels or sheets
Transitive: to layer sth
Examples
The baker layers cake and frosting to create a delicious and visually appealing dessert.
The chef frequently layers ingredients to create flavorful dishes.
Layer
01
an amount or sheet of something covering a surface or lying between two other things
Examples
The archaeologists uncovered a layer of ancient pottery shards beneath the excavation site.
The cake had multiple layers of sponge and frosting.
02
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
03
(geology) a horizontal bed or distinct sedimentary rock formation
Examples
The Grand Canyon 's cliffs reveal colorful layers of sandstone and shale.
Archaeologists found tools in the oldest layer of the excavation site.
04
a hen that lays eggs
05
a level or tier within a complex system, idea, or structure, often imagined as having depth or hierarchy
Examples
The novel 's plot unfolds in layers, revealing hidden meanings.
Her argument had layers of nuance that required careful analysis.
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