Definition of overlay

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of overlay is as below...

Overlay (v. t.) To lay, or spread, something over or across; hence, to cover; to overwhelm; to press excessively upon..

Lern More About Overlay

Steely :: Steeling (n.) The process of pointing, edging, or overlaying with steel; specifically, acierage. See Steel, v..
Stuccoer :: Stucco (v. t.) To overlay or decorate with stucco, or fine plaster..
Overlay :: Overlay (n.) A covering.
Overlaying :: Overlaying (n.) A superficial covering; a coating.
Overlay :: Overlay (v. t.) To put an overlay on.
Plastering :: Plastering (n.) The act or process of overlaying with plaster.
Steel :: Steel (n.) To overlay, point, or edge with steel; as, to steel a razor; to steel an ax..
Tin :: Tin (v. t.) To cover with tin or tinned iron, or to overlay with tin foil..
Ceil :: Ceil (v. t.) To overlay or cover the inner side of the roof of; to furnish with a ceiling; as, to ceil a room..
Argentation :: Argentation (n.) A coating or overlaying with silver.
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To overlay (a cord, rope, or the like) with other cords going round and round it; to overcast, as the edge of a seam; to wrap; -- often with about, around, or over..
Glase :: Glase (v. t.) To incrust, cover, or overlay with a thin surface, consisting of, or resembling, glass; as, to glaze earthenware; hence, to render smooth, glasslike, or glossy; as, to glaze paper, gunpowder, and the like..
Veneer :: Veneer (v. t.) To overlay or plate with a thin layer of wood or other material for outer finish or decoration; as, to veneer a piece of furniture with mahogany. Used also figuratively..
Overlayer :: Overlayer (n.) One who overlays; that with which anything is overlaid.
Cement :: Cement (n.) To overlay or coat with cement; as, to cement a cellar bottom..
Guilding :: Guilding (n.) The art or practice of overlaying or covering with gold leaf; also, a thin coating or wash of gold, or of that which resembles gold..
Overlaying :: Overlaying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overla.
Plate :: Plate (v. t.) To cover or overlay with gold, silver, or other metals, either by a mechanical process, as hammering, or by a chemical process, as electrotyping..
Veneer :: Veneer (v. t.) A thin leaf or layer of a more valuable or beautiful material for overlaying an inferior one, especially such a thin leaf of wood to be glued to a cheaper wood; hence, external show; gloss; false pretense..
Plaster :: Plaster (v. t.) To overlay or cover with plaster, as the ceilings and walls of a house..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us