UNDERLAY

Definition of UNDERLAY

  1. (verb)raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type
  2. (verb)put (something) under or beneath
  3. (verb)provide with a base, support, lining, or backing
  4. (verb)be or form the base for
  5. (verb)lie underneath
  6. (noun)a pad placed under a carpet