layer up

ˈleɪər ʌp

Definition

Definition of layer up - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

stacking

tr.

stack upwards in layers or overlay repeatedly

tr.

To build the cake, layer up the sponge and cream.

heap

pile

stack

clothing

intr.

wear multiple layers of clothing

intr.

In winter, it's important to layer up to stay warm.

bundle up

cosmetics

tr.

Rare

apply multiple layers of a substance

tr.

Rare

You need to layer up the paint for a smooth finish.

coat

cover

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Expressions with layer

layer cake

cake with multiple layers and sweet filling

She baked a delicious chocolate layer cake.

middle layer

part of something that lies between its top and bottom parts

The cake had a creamy middle layer between the chocolate sponges.

layer upon layer

multiple layers stacked on top of each other

The cake had layer upon layer of chocolate.

protective layer

covering that shields something underneath from damage or harmful influence

The wax forms a protective layer over the wood surface.

marzipan layer

sweet almond paste layer used in cakes

The cake had a thick marzipan layer.

ground layer

the layer of soil or earth on the ground

The ground layer was rich with nutrients.

Terms with layer up included in their meaning

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snowpack

weather

layer of snow that has built up on the ground

subsoiling

agriculture

breaking up soil below the surface layer for better growth

Examples of layer up in a sentence

In winter, it's wise to layer up for warmth.
You should layer up before going skiing.
They had to layer up to brave the cold winds.
You should layer up the frosting for a better taste.
Layer up the sunscreen to ensure full protection.

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French:superposer, mettre plusieurs couches, ...
German:schichten, sich in Schichten kleiden, ...
Italian:sovrapporre, coprirsi bene, ...
Spanish:superponer, abrigarse, ...
Portuguese:sobrepor, usar várias camadas, ...
Chinese:堆叠, 穿多层衣服, ...
Japanese:重ねる, 重ね着する, ...
Arabic:رَصَّ, ارْتَدَى عِدَّة طَبَقَات, ...
Hebrew:לְסַדֵּר בִּשְׁכָבוֹת, לְהִתְלַבֵּשׁ בְּשְׁכָבוֹת, ...
Russian:укладывать слоями, одеваться слоями, ...
Ukrainian:накладати, одягати кілька шарів, ...
Hindi:परत लगाना, कई परतों में कपड़े पहनना, ...
Bengali:স্তরে স্তরে উঠানো, গায়ে একাধিক স্তরের কাপড় পরা, ...
Catalan:apilar, vestir-se amb capes, ...
Czech:vrstvit, obléct se ve vrstvách, ...
Danish:stable, klæde sig i lag, ...
Dutch:stapelen, laagjes dragen, ...
Greek:στοιβάζω, φοράω πολλά στρώματα, ...
Hungarian:rétegezni, rétegesen öltözni, ...
Khmer:ដាក់ជាស្រទាប់ៗ, ស្លៀកពាក់ច្រើនស្រទាប់, ...
Korean:층층이 쌓다, 겹겹이 입다, ...
Persian:لایه‌لایه چید, چند لایه لباس پوشیدن, ...
Polish:układać, ubierać się na cebulkę, ...
Portuguese (BR):sobrepor, usar várias camadas, ...
Romanian:a suprapune, a purta straturi, ...
Swedish:stapla, klä på sig lager, ...
Thai:ซ้อนชั้น, ใส่เสื้อผ้าหลายชั้น, ...
Turkish:katmanlamak, kat kat giyinmek, ...
Vietnamese:xếp chồng, mặc nhiều lớp, ...

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