Verb
- 1. underlay, raise, lift, elevate, get up, bring up
- usage: raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type; "underlay the plate"
- 2. underlay, put, set, place, pose, position, lay
- usage: put (something) under or beneath; "They underlaid the shingles with roofing paper"
- 3. underlay, provide, supply, ply, cater
- usage: provide with a base, support, lining, or backing; "underlay the boards with joists"
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