layer
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6.3
- noun
- /ˈleɪər/
- Specialized
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ponedora
- She enjoys raising layers because they provide fresh eggs every morning.
- poultry layers
Examples
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At the feed store, 50 pounds of feed for layers costs approximately 15 dollars.
Blog text (24) -
The chickens are a productive gift: they are layer hens and thus not to be eaten.
Academic text (2016) -
There were approximately 30,000 layers in metal cages.
Academic text (1997) -
An egg-layer.
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Both layers contained predominantly whole eggs, with little or no fragmented eggshell between the apparent clusters.
Academic text (2002) -
The farmer decided to keep a few new layers for their eggs instead of meat.
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After discussing with the vet, we chose to buy layers that are known for high egg production.
Synonyms
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1.0
An adult female chicken kept for laying eggs
Compounds
- Specialized
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3.4
A layer of gas high above Earth that absorbs the sun's harmful rays and protects life
- Specialized
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6.8
Thin layer of air or water next to a surface where the flow moves slowly because of rubbing
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A thin clear layer covering the white of the eye and the front of the eyeball
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The inner lining of the eyelid that touches the eye and continues over the white part
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The lowest part of the upper atmosphere high above the Earth that reflects low radio waves
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A layer of the upper atmosphere about 80 to 145 kilometres above the ground that reflects medium-length radio waves
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The top part of the atmosphere that bounces radio signals for long-distance communication
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The top part of the atmosphere contains many free electrons and helps radio signals travel long distances
- Jargon
A problem caused by people using a system the wrong way, not a fault in the computer or program
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A main group of cells in a young animal before birth that forms body parts
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A layer high above Earth that bounces back radio waves for long-distance radio
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A layer of upper air high above the Earth that reflects medium-length radio waves
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A thin sheet of cells that covers and joins parts of plants and animals
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The noun layer for a hen comes from the verb lay ('to produce eggs'), so a layer is simply a hen that 'lays' eggs and is kept for that purpose.