Dictionary Check: overlay
"overlay" is a valid word!
Scrabble
13
points
Words with Friends
14
points
Definition
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
noun
a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
verb
put something on top of something else
Example:
"cover the meat with a lot of gravy"
verb
lie upon; lie on top of
Example:
"the granite overlies the older rocks"
verb
kill by lying on
Example:
"The sow overlay her piglets"
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