OVERLAY

• (noun) a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface

• (noun) 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

• (verb) kill by lying on

  "The sow overlay her piglets"

  synonyms : overlie

• (verb) put something on top of something else

  "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"

  synonyms : cover

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