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to overlay
01
superponer, cubrir
to cover one thing over another
Transitive: to overlay a surface with a layer
Example
The jeweler overlaid the silver bracelet with a layer of gold to give it a luxurious finish.
The artist overlaid the canvas with a thin layer of primer before painting the landscape.
The designer overlaid the fabric with a delicate lace trim to add a touch of elegance to the dress.
02
cubrir, superponer
to lie over or upon a person, typically in a manner that may smother or suffocate them
Transitive: to overlay sb
Old useExample
The avalanche of snow overlay the skier, burying him under the weight of tons of snow.
As the avalanche struck, the snow overlay the mountaineer, threatening to smother him.
In the ancient legend, the giant overlay the village folk as they slept.
Overlay
01
superficie protectora, cobertura protectora
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
02
superficie, capa decorativa
a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
Ejemplo
The jeweler overlaid the silver bracelet with a layer of gold to give it a luxurious finish.
The artist overlaid the canvas with a thin layer of primer before painting the landscape.
The designer overlaid the fabric with a delicate lace trim to add a touch of elegance to the dress.
To protect the document, she decided to overlay it with a transparent plastic cover.
The chef overlaid the cake with a smooth layer of fondant before decorating it with intricate designs.
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