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layer Noun

— A layer is a covering material or substance. When we got up in the morning, everything was covered by a thin layer of snow. The cream forms a germ-fighting layer over the skin. How many layers of clothing do you have to wear in the winter? — A layer is a level in an organisation. The company is trying to reduce the number of management layers. — A layer is a person who lays something, (e.g., carpet, bricks, etc.). — A layer is a chicken kept to lay eggs.

layer Verb

— If you layer something, you make layers. Layer the pasta in an ovenproof dish with the tomatoes, bacon and peas, seasoning each layer.

line Noun

— A mark that is long, straight and very thin. She drew a line down the middle of the page to divide the page into two parts. — A row. Put the buttons in a straight line on the front of the shirt. — A row of people who are waiting for something in order; a queue. You got here last, so you have to stand at the back of the line.

line Verb

— Someone lines things up when they put them in a straight line or row. — Someone lines something up when they put it just in the right place or at the edge of something. Line up the end of the piece of wood with the edge of the table. — Someone lines up when they start waiting in a line (queue) with other people. Everyone line up here, please, and I'll help you one at a time. — Someone lines something when they mark it with one or more lines. Please line the pitch before the match. — Someone lines something when they add an inside layer of material (liner) to it.