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Overlying — synonyms, definition

1. overlying (Adjective)

1 synonym
superimposed
1 definition

overlying (Adjective) — Placed on or over something else. ex. "an overlying image"

2. overlying (Verb)

1 synonym
overlaying
2 definitions

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

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

2 types of
killing lying