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to overlay
01
to cover one thing over another
Transitive: to overlay a surface with a layer
Examples
The artist overlaid the canvas with a thin layer of primer before painting the landscape.
02
to lie over or upon a person, typically in a manner that may smother or suffocate them
Transitive: to overlay sb
Old useExamples
In the ancient legend, the giant overlay the village folk as they slept.
Overlay
01
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
a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
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