underlayer

However hateful Ava and Deborah may behave toward each other, their scorn carries an underlayer of heartbreak, reminding us of the profound, twisted love beneath their venom.

Through the centuries, the unisex garment evolved from an underlayer for the upper class to become outerwear, sashed with an obi but featuring smaller sleeves that aided physical activity — helpful for the samurai warriors.

Finnie: I feel like the underlayer for me watching it is the dreams and identity.

Suits coats were double-breasted, with a silken underlayer providing contrast.

At one point, the dancers shed their skirts to disclose an underlayer of lace encasing their bodies like a delicate web.