Layer
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Visual Imagery
Picture layers as items stacked or spread out over one another, making a larger whole. A layer of icing covered the cake.
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Quantity Coverage
Layer can indicate a specific amount that covers a certain area. Add another layer of bricks for support.
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Multiple Applications
Use 'layer' to describe a variety of coverings, from natural to man-made. A thick layer of leaves covered the forest floor.