fatlayer
nounUK /ˈfætˌleɪ.ər/
US /ˈfætˌleɪ.ɚ/
A fat layer is a soft, thick blanket of fat under the skin that keeps an animal warm.
The seal has a thick fat layer that keeps it warm in icy water.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A layer of fat used in cooking or food preparation.
Skim off the fat layer that rises to the top of the soup.
3. A buildup of fat on the surface of a liquid.
A fat layer formed on the cooled broth overnight.
4. A figurative covering of excess fat on a person or animal.
The bear's fat layer grew thicker before winter.