overlay
overlay
British pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəlˈeɪ/

Définition et signification de « overlay » en anglais

to overlay
01

superposer, recouvrir

to cover one thing over another
Transitive: to overlay a surface with a layer
to overlay definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The artist overlaid the canvas with a thin layer of primer before painting the landscape.
L'artiste a superposé la toile avec une fine couche d'apprêt avant de peindre le paysage.
To protect the document, she decided to overlay it with a transparent plastic cover.
Pour protéger le document, elle a décidé de le recouvrir d'une couverture en plastique transparent.
02

recouvrir, étouffer

to lie over or upon a person, typically in a manner that may smother or suffocate them
Transitive: to overlay sb
Old useOld use
example
Exemples
In the ancient legend, the giant overlay the village folk as they slept.
Dans l'ancienne légende, le géant recouvrit les villageois pendant qu'ils dormaient.
As the avalanche struck, the snow overlay the mountaineer, threatening to smother him.
Alors que l'avalanche frappait, la neige recouvrit l'alpiniste, menaçant de l'étouffer.
Overlay
01

revêtement de protection, couche de renforcement

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

placage, revêtement décoratif

a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
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