overlay

Letters that make overlay

a, o, e, l, r, v, y are letters that make 'overlay'

Words within overlay

ER, la, OV, lay, over, LA, Er, La are words within 'overlay'

Anagrams of overlay

layover is an anagram of 'overlay'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of overlay

overlays is a word created by adding a letter to 'overlay'

4 possible definitions for 'overlay'

Overlay as "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"

Under this definition, overlay is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

sheathing, overlayer have the same meaning as 'overlay'

overlay as a type

'overlay' can be a type of protective cover, protective covering, protection.

Derivatives of overlay

cover, sheathe, overlay are derivatives of 'overlay'.

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

Under this definition, overlay is a noun and has the following properties:

overlay as a type

'overlay' can be a type of ornament, decoration, bed, layer, ornamentation.

Overlay as "kill by lying on"

Under this definition, overlay is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

overlie has the same meaning as overlay

overlay as a type

'overlay' can be a type of kill.

Example of overlay used within this context

"The sow overlay her piglets"

Overlay as "put something on top of something else"

Under this definition, overlay is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

cover has the same meaning as overlay

Types of overlay

splash is a type of overlay.

Derivatives of overlay

overlay, sheathing, overlayer, top, cover are derivatives of 'overlay'.

Verb groups of overlay

cover is a verb group of overlay.


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