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Meaning of word overlay from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

overlay noun

Meaning : 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.

Synonyms : overlayer, sheathing

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

overlay verb

Meaning : Put something on top of something else.

Example : Cover the meat with a lot of gravy.

Synonyms : cover

Meaning : Kill by lying on.

Example : The sow overlay her piglets.

Synonyms : overlie

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A declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary).

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