layering

[ley-er-ing]

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noun

the wearing of lightweight or unconstructed garments one upon the other, as to create a fashionable ensemble or to provide warmth without undue bulkiness or heaviness.
Tailoring.��the trimming of multiple layers of fabric at the seam allowance of a garment so as to prevent a ridge on the face of the garment when the seam is sewn.
Horticulture.��Also layerage a method of propagating plants by causing their shoots to take root while still attached to the parent plant.

layering

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noun

horticulture a method of propagation that induces a shoot or branch to take root while it is still attached to the parent plant
geology the banded appearance of certain igneous and metamorphic rocks, each band being of a different mineral composition

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Word History and Origins

Origin of layering¹

layer + -ing ¹

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“Starting out in the workforce is already intimidating, and layering on economic instability can easily lead to feelings of stress and discouragement,” said Courtney Alev, a consumer financial advocate for Credit Karma.

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The layering of topicality, color sensitivity, art-historical ancestors and figuration and abstraction in “40 Acres and a Unicorn” recurs throughout the brief eight-year period being surveyed.

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"The plants grow so quickly here in spring and summer that they almost grow on top of each other - layering and decomposing," Tom said.

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Try layering it into lasagna in place of ricotta, or pairing it with mascarpone for a richer, more delicate texture.

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Photographs incorporated into the installation recreate this layering effect.

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layer cake layette

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