UNDERLAYING
Scrabble letter values: U1N1D2E1R1L1A1Y4I1N1G2 = 16
Definition
UNDERLAYING is the present participle of UNDERLAY.
noun UNDERLAY: a pad placed under a carpet.
Synonyms of UNDERLAY: carpet_pad, rug_pad, underlayment
Examples
- “to underlay a cut, plate, or the like, for printing”