What is the meaning of the word "underlay"?

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  1. provide with a base, support, lining, or backing copy to clipboard verb
    • underlay the boards with joists copy to clipboard
  2. raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type copy to clipboard verb
    • underlay the plate copy to clipboard

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