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to overlay
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to cover one thing over another
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to lie over or upon a person, typically in a manner that may smother or suffocate them
Overlay
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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
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a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
Example
Archaeologists utilized GIS to overlay historical maps and satellite imagery to study ancient civilizations and their landscapes, helping to uncover buried archaeological sites.
Augmented reality (AR) technology overlays digital information, such as images, videos, or 3D models, onto the real world through a device like a smartphone or AR glasses.
