overlay

Noun
  1. 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 (synset 104194276)
    is a type of: protection, protective cover, protective covering - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
    same as: overlayer, sheathing
  2. A layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface (synset 103870372)
    is a type of:
Verb
  1. Put something on top of something else (synset 201339317)
    "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
    subtypes: splash - mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture; cause to appear splashed or spattered
    same as: cover
    verb group: cover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered
  2. Kill by lying on (synset 201329572)
    "The sow overlay her piglets"
    is a type of: kill - cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
    same as: overlie

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