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Overlay

OH-vur-lay

/ˈoʊvɜːrˌleɪ/

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overlay

Dictionary meaning

A layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface.

Examples

  • The sow overlay their piglets.

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