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

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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"
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verb

lie upon; lie on top of

Example: "the granite overlies the older rocks"
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verb

kill by lying on

Example: "The sow overlay her piglets"
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