Definition of overlay
overlaid
play \ˌō-vər-ˈlād\;overlaying
transitive verb
1a : to lay or spread over or across : superimposeb : to prepare an overlay for
2 : overlie 2
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Examples of overlay in a Sentence
you should apply a coat of primer first, and then overlay it with two coats of paint
cedar shingles overlaying one another on the roof
Recent Examples of overlay from the Web
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His previous film, The Jungle Book, featured just one actor not overlaid with CGI, and almost no practical locations whatsoever.
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Sailors are being given tips to navigate safely around whales, including course maps overlaid with any nearby whale habitat.
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A large, three-panel painting of the Chicago skyline overlaid with the light blue stripes and four red stars of the city’s flag hangs above his gray couch.
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Feb. 14, 2016: Rob celebrates his first Valentine's Day with Chyna by gifting her with a huge tree of red roses and a giant painting of his girl overlaid with the lyrics to a John Legend song.
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The Bone Hall (an anatomy exhibit that opened in 1881 with Smithsonian’s first museum) still has many of the original skeletons, but now guests can use an app to overlay skin and movements onto the bones.
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The refit extends to the game's tutorials, which are fully voiced and overlaid onto the action, via The Handler.
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The large triangle that’s overlaid on Earth is our escalator triangle from above.
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The band’s signature sonics are in place – the helicopter swirl of the Edge’s guitar in lockstep with the rhythm section of bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen Jr., overlaid with Bono’s soaring, incantatory vocals.
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First Known Use of overlay
14th century
Definition of overlay
: a covering either permanent or temporary: such asa : an ornamental veneerb : a decorative and contrasting design or article placed on top of a plain onec : a transparent sheet containing graphic matter to be superimposed on another sheet
Examples of overlay in a Sentence
a silver ring with gold overlay
The wooden table has a marble overlay.
Recent Examples of overlay from the Web
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Oral histories collected by the Detroit Historical Society and a diverse collection of historians and experts presented in a digital overlay will allow readers to explore new information, memories and perspectives of those five days in July.
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Crews still need to do final asphalt overlay, permanent striping, and some drainage work within the next few weeks, said Caltrans.
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For deeply dry and damaged hair, a replenishing masque that is water-based and rich in glycerin will add an extra-shiny overlay that’s actually moisturizing.
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BRIDE’S DRESS: Jennifer wore a strapless Wtoo by Watters ivory gown with a small sweetheart neckline and a lace overlay from Bellevue Bridal Boutique in Seattle.
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The second feature is a design overlay that users can put on their profile pictures.
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The devices are placed either inside the pumps by thieves who jimmy them open or outside the pumps using overlays on the pump’s card reader.
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Our Prestige-trim tester adds, for $4400, the interior tech that’s beginning to define the brand—namely its Virtual Cockpit display, a 12.3-inch configurable instrument cluster that, among other tricks, overlays Google Earth imagery on maps.
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Our Prestige-trim tester adds, for $4400, the interior tech that’s beginning to define the brand—namely its Virtual Cockpit display, a 12.3-inch configurable instrument cluster that, among other tricks, overlays Google Earth imagery on maps.
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First Known Use of overlay
15th century
OVERLAY Defined for English Language Learners
overlay
playDefinition of overlay for English Language Learners
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: to cover (something) with a layer of another material
overlay
playDefinition of overlay for English Language Learners
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: material that covers the complete surface or part of the surface of something and that changes its appearance
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: a transparent sheet with information or pictures on it that is placed on top of another sheet to change what is being shown
OVERLAY Defined for Kids
Definition of overlay for Students
overlaid
\-ˈlād\;overlaying
: to lay or spread over or across The table top is overlaid with ceramic tiles.
Definition of overlay for Students
: a usually thin covering that is laid over or across something The silver ring has gold overlay.
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