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layer
(1) One of several "drawing boards" or "canvasses" for creating elements in a picture. See layers and flatten layers. (2) One of several levels in a communications protocol. See OSI.
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Definition: layer
(1) One of several "drawing boards" or "canvasses" for creating elements in a picture. See layers and flatten layers.
(2) One of several levels in a communications protocol. See OSI.
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