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lay·er / ˈlāər/ • n. 1. a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body: bears depend on a layer of blubber to keep them warm in the water fig. a larger missile would provide a layer of defense at higher altitudes. ∎ a level of seniority in the hierarchy of an organization: a managerial layer. 2. [in combination] a person or thing that lays something: the worms are prolific egg-layers. ∎ a hen that lays eggs. 3. a shoot fastened down to take root while attached to the parent plant. • v. [tr.] [often as adj.] (layered) 1. arrange in a layer or layers: the current trend for layered clothes. ∎ cut (hair) in overlapping layers: her layered, shoulder-length hair. 2. propagate (a plant) as a layer: a layered shoot. |
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"layer." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "layer." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-layer.html "layer." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-layer.html |
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layer Many computer systems are defined in terms of a layered architecture. For example, the INTERNET LAYERED ARCHITECTURE is based on a five-layer model and the OSI REFERENCE MODEL is based on a seven-layer architecture. Each layer provides functionally distinct services to the other layers: for example, one layer may be responsible for checking correct transmission of data, with the top layer providing a service to programs that use the architecture. Each layer draws on services provided by the next layer down.
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DARREL INCE. "layer." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DARREL INCE. "layer." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-layer.html DARREL INCE. "layer." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-layer.html |
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A. one who lays XIV; B. thickness of matter spread over a surface; C. shoot or twig pegged down to take root XVII. Several words appeared to have coalesced under one form, all ostensibly f. LAY1 + -ER1; in sense B the earliest form is lear, which may be a var. of LAIR; sense C may be after synon. Du. (af)legger. |
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T. F. HOAD. "layer." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "layer." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-layer.html T. F. HOAD. "layer." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-layer.html |
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Layera substance or things grouped together and lying between two other horizontal strata. See also pocket. |
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"Layer." Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. 1985. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Layer." Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. 1985. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2505300901.html "Layer." Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. 1985. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2505300901.html |
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JOHN DAINTITH. "layer." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN DAINTITH. "layer." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-layer.html JOHN DAINTITH. "layer." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-layer.html |
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layer •abaya, betrayer, conveyor, Eritrea, flayer, Freya, gainsayer, layer, Malaya, Marbella, Maya, Mayer, Nouméa, obeyer, payer, player, portrayer, prayer, preyer, purveyor, slayer, sprayer, stayer, strayer, surveyor, waylayer, weigher
•tracklayer • bricklayer • minelayer
•record-player • taxpayer • ratepayer
•naysayer • soothsayer • crocheter
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"layer." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "layer." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-layer.html "layer." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-layer.html |
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