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ESLPod_1244_WE_2158 Preparing Packages for Shipping The word "layer," in this podcast, means one of many pieces of material covering an object or person, especially to provide protection or warmth: "It's difficult to see what the actress looks like under so many layers of make-up." Or, "The doctor cut through several layers of material to remove the cast from Keith's leg." A "layer" can also be a material that covers the surface of something: "Paleontologists are carefully removing layers of rock and sand to expose the dinosaur bones." When talking about organizations, a "layer" is one section of the management or reporting structure: "His new job is just two layers down from the CEO." Finally, when talking about hairstyles, "to layer" means to cut hair so that the pieces on top are shorter than the pieces on the bottom: "Do you want me to layer your hair, or would you like to have it all the same length?"

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ESLPod 1244 layer Business

Id	ESLPod_1244_WE_2158
Episode Id	ESLPod 1244
Episode Title	Preparing Packages for Shipping
Phrase	layer
Text	The word "layer," in this podcast, means one of many pieces of material covering an object or person, especially to provide protection or warmth: "It's difficult to see what the actress looks like under so many layers of make-up." Or, "The doctor cut through several layers of material to remove the cast from Keith's leg." A "layer" can also be a material that covers the surface of something: "Paleontologists are carefully removing layers of rock and sand to expose the dinosaur bones." When talking about organizations, a "layer" is one section of the management or reporting structure: "His new job is just two layers down from the CEO." Finally, when talking about hairstyles, "to layer" means to cut hair so that the pieces on top are shorter than the pieces on the bottom: "Do you want me to layer your hair, or would you like to have it all the same length?"
Topics	Business

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