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English

Detailed Synonyms for overlay in English

overlay:

overlay adj

  1. overlay

overlay [the ~] noun

  1. the overlay
    – a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface 1
    the overlay
    – a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface 1
  2. the overlay
    – 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 1
    the overlay; the overlayer; the sheathing
    – 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 1
  3. the overlay
    – A video or audio segment that rests on top of and displays concurrently with another video or audio segment. A visual overlay usually only occupies a fraction of the screen. An audio overlay can play at a higher or lower volume than the main audio track. 2
    the overlay
    – A video or audio segment that rests on top of and displays concurrently with another video or audio segment. A visual overlay usually only occupies a fraction of the screen. An audio overlay can play at a higher or lower volume than the main audio track. 2

overlay verb

  1. overlay
    – kill by lying on 1
    overlay; overlie
    – kill by lying on 1
  2. overlay
    – put something on top of something else 1
    to cover; overlay
    – put something on top of something else 1
    • cover verb (covers, covered, covering)
      • cover the meat with a lot of gravy1
    • overlay verb

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Related Definitions for "overlay":

  1. a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface1
  2. 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 exterior1
  3. kill by lying on1
    • The sow overlay her piglets1
  4. put something on top of something else1
  5. A video or audio segment that rests on top of and displays concurrently with another video or audio segment. A visual overlay usually only occupies a fraction of the screen. An audio overlay can play at a higher or lower volume than the main audio track.2