underthing
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- noun
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- During the renovation, they discovered an underthing of old carpet that protected the floorboards.
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She added a soft underthing beneath the cushions to make the sofa more comfortable.
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The builder placed additional insulation as an underthing to keep the house warm during winter.
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And then there is this line, making this all the more interesting for DT: how much of the Underthing do we see in WMF?
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I don't think the decay in the underthing is related to the chandrians.
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One thing that I find quite interesting is the iron grate that Auri uses to go into the underthing.
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I was completely fascinated by the description of the Underthing, and rather disappointed that K didn't tell us more!
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Chandrian in the Underthing!
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It begins with a partial description of the Underthing, which Kvothe is now exploring every night, and Auri's whimsical punning names.
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Synonyms
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2.0
A thin sheet of material that covers a surface
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2.2
A layer of cloth sewn inside clothes for comfort or protection
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A material put inside something to protect it and keep it clean
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Soft material placed inside clothes or seats to make them warm and comfortable
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A layer under something that forms its base, like rock under ruins
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A thin part under another surface, for example under paint or soil
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A thick layer of tar or rubber under a car that protects it from rust
A material placed under something else to protect or support it
A thick padding that sits under a carpet to make the floor softer and warmer
A thin pad that goes under a floor or carpet to make it warmer and quieter
A layer of fabric sewn inside clothing to give support and shape
A piece or layer of material fixed to the back of something to give support
A plate placed under another plate or bowl to protect the table and make it look nicer
A protective layer of tar or rubber applied under a car to stop rust
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Morphology
Etymology
Underthing comes from under- 'beneath' and thing 'object', so it means a layer or pad put under something to protect or support it, much like an underlay.