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ooverlay, oveerlay, overla, overlaay, overlayy, overllay, overrlay, ovverlay, verlay

Overlay — synonyms, definition

1. overlay (Noun)

33 synonyms
addition backing bias binding coat coating cover covering facing finish fold glaze hem lacquer layer leaf lining odds overhang overlap • • •
2 definitions

overlay (Noun) — Protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior.

overlay (Noun) — A layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface.

8 types of
bed decoration layer ornament ornamentation protection protective cover protective covering

2. overlay (Verb)

44 synonyms
blanket border burden burnish bury cap cloud coat conceal cover crown decorate electroplate enamel encrust encumber envelop face front gild • • •
3 definitions

overlay (Verb) — Put something on top of something else. ex. "overlay the meat with a lot of gravy"

overlay (Verb) — Kill by lying on. ex. "The sow overlay her piglets"

overlay (Verb) — Lie upon; lie on top of. ex. "the granite overlies the older rocks"

2 types of
kill lay
1 type
splash