overlay (Meaning)
overlay (n)
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
a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
overlay (v)
put something on top of something else
kill by lying on
overlay (v. t.)
To lay, or spread, something over or across; hence, to cover; to overwhelm; to press excessively upon.
To smother with a close covering, or by lying upon.
To put an overlay on.
overlay (n.)
A covering.
A piece of paper pasted upon the tympan sheet to improve the impression by making it stronger at a particular place.
overlay (imp.)
of Overlie
Synonyms & Antonyms of overlay
overlay Sentence Examples
- The ornate lace overlay added an ethereal touch to the plain dress.
- The photographer skillfully overlaid the two images to create a captivating composite.
- The video overlay displayed important information without obscuring the main footage.
- The cloud cover overlay made the sky appear stormy in the painting.
- The text overlay on the slide clearly summarized the key points.
- The holographic overlay projected a mesmerizing display onto the concert stage.
- The plastic overlay protected the fragile document from tearing.
- The overlay of medical images allowed doctors to diagnose the patient more accurately.
- The grass overlay masked the bare patches in the lawn, giving it a lush appearance.
- The transparent overlay on the computer screen kept essential data visible while minimizing distractions.
FAQs About the word overlay
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
sheet, cover,coat, carpet, wrap, overlie,blanket, overspread, shroud, veil
No antonyms found.
The ornate lace overlay added an ethereal touch to the plain dress.
The photographer skillfully overlaid the two images to create a captivating composite.
The video overlay displayed important information without obscuring the main footage.
The cloud cover overlay made the sky appear stormy in the painting.