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Overlay

Overlay Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Overlay? [n] 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 [v] kill by lying on; "The sow overlay her piglets" [v] put something on top of something else; "cover the meat with a lot of gravy" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Overlay: cover \| overlayer \| overlie \| sheathing Related Terms \| Find terms related to Overlay: adorn \| applique \| apply to \| blanket \| block \| canopy \| cap \| cloak \| clothe \| cloud \| convolute \| cope \| cover \| cover up \| cowl \| crown \| curtain \| decorate \| eclipse \| elaborate \| embellish \| embroider \| enrich \| festoon \| film \| flap \| flourish \| fly \| gild \| hood \| imbrication \| involve \| lap \| lay on \| lay over \| load with ornament \| mantle \| mask \| muffle \| obduce \| obscure \| occult \| ornament \| overcast \| overcharge \| overlap \| overlapping \| overlayer \| overload \| overspread \| put on \| screen \| scum \| shield \| spread over \| superimpose \| superpose \| trick out \| varnish \| veil See Also \| kill \| protection \| protective cover \| protective covering \| splash Overlay In Webster's Dictionary \O`verlay"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overlaid}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Overlaying}.] 1. To lay, or spread, something over or across; hence, to cover; to overwhelm; to press excessively upon. When any country is overlaid by the multitude which live upon it. --Sir W. Raleigh. As when a cloud his beams doth overlay. --Spenser. Framed of cedar overlaid with gold. --Milton. And overlay With this portentous bridge the dark abyss. --Milton. 2. To smother with a close covering, or by lying upon. This woman's child died in the night; because she overlaid it. --1 Kings iii. 19. A heap of ashes that o'erlays your fire. --Dryden. 3. (Printing) To put an overlay on. \O"verlay`\, n. 1. A covering. --Sir W. Scott. 2. (Printing) A piece of paper pasted upon the tympan sheet to improve the impression by making it stronger at a particular place.

Overlay Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Overlay?

[n] 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
[v] kill by lying on; "The sow overlay her piglets"
[v] put something on top of something else; "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Overlay: cover | overlayer | overlie | sheathing

Overlay In Webster's Dictionary

\O`ver*lay"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overlaid}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Overlaying}.]
1. To lay, or spread, something over or across; hence, to
   cover; to overwhelm; to press excessively upon.

         When any country is overlaid by the multitude which
         live upon it.                         --Sir W.
                                               Raleigh.

         As when a cloud his beams doth overlay. --Spenser.

         Framed of cedar overlaid with gold.   --Milton.

         And overlay With this portentous bridge the dark
         abyss.                                --Milton.

2. To smother with a close covering, or by lying upon.

         This woman's child died in the night; because she
         overlaid it.                          --1 Kings iii.
                                               19.

         A heap of ashes that o'erlays your fire. --Dryden.

3. (Printing) To put an overlay on.


\O"ver*lay`\, n.
1. A covering. --Sir W. Scott.

2. (Printing) A piece of paper pasted upon the tympan sheet
   to improve the impression by making it stronger at a
   particular place.

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