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interlay

Syllabification: (in·ter·lay)
Definition of interlay

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌintərˈlā/
(past and past participle interlaid) [with object]
  • lay between or among; interpose:strips of granite are interlaid with creamy Sardinian sard

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈintərˌlā/
  • an inserted layer:remember to use interlay under foam-backed carpets
  • Printing a sheet or piece of paper placed between a letterpress printing plate and its base to give increased pressure on certain areas.

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