overlie

over·lie

transitive verb \-ˈlī\

over·lay\-ˈlā\over·lain\-ˈlān\over·ly·ing\-ˈlī-iŋ\

Definition of OVERLIE

1

: to lie over or upon

2

: to cause the death of by lying upon

Examples of OVERLIE

1. <the puzzle pieces overlay one another in complete disarray on the floor>
2. <there will be freezing rain tonight, so we can expect to find a thick layer of ice overlying the car windshield in the morning>

First Known Use of OVERLIE

13th century

Related to OVERLIE

Synonyms

lap, overlay, overlap, overspread

Related Words

shingle

Rhymes with OVERLIE

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over·lie

transitive verb \ˌō-vər-ˈlī\   (Medical Dictionary)

over·lay \-ˈlā\ (audio pronunciation); over·lain \-ˈlān\ (audio pronunciation); over·ly·ing \-ˈlī-iŋ\ (audio pronunciation)

Medical Definition of OVERLIE

: to cause the death of by lying upon