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Definition of overlayed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
layeringRare US placed on top of somethingRare US
- The image was overlayed on the background.
2.
coveringRare US covered with a layerRare US
- The cake was overlayed with chocolate.
Origin of overlayed
English, over (above) + lay (to place)
Examples of overlayed in a sentence
A transparent layer was overlayed on the map. The canvas was overlayed with vibrant colors. Her dress was overlayed with delicate lace.
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- French:superposé, recouvert, ...
- German:überlagert, überzogen, ...
- Italian:sovrapposto, ricoperto, ...
- Spanish:superpuesto, cubierto, ...
- Portuguese:sobreposto, coberto, ...
- Chinese:放在上面, 覆盖了一层, ...
- Japanese:重ねられた, 覆われた, ...
- Arabic:مُرَكَّب, مُغَطّى, ...
- Hebrew:מוּנָח מֵעַל, מְכוּסֶה, ...
- Russian:наложенный, покрытый, ...
- Ukrainian:накладений, покритий, ...
- Hindi:सुपरइम्पोज़्ड, ढका हुआ, ...
Definition of overlay - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
layeringadd a new layer or quality to something
- She overlaid the music with her own voice.
2.
artRare apply a decoration to a surfaceRare
- The artist overlaid the canvas with gold leaf.
Noun
1.
top layercovering over something else
- The table had an overlay to protect its surface.
2.
InternetTECH. US pop-up covering a display partTECH. US
- An overlay appeared on the website screen.
3.
photographyTECH. image placed over anotherTECH.
- The photographer used an overlay to enhance the picture.
4.
mappingTECH. transparent sheet for maps or diagramsTECH.
- The map had an overlay showing the new routes.
5.
constructionTECH. protective layer in constructionTECH.
- The builders added an overlay for extra strength.
Images of overlay
covering over something else 
transparent sheet for maps or diagrams 
protective layer in construction
Expressions with overlay
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virtual communication structure built on top of an existing physical network
The company deployed an overlay network to improve video streaming performance.
map showing planned fire positions and strategies
The commander reviewed the fire plan overlay before the operation.
Origin of overlay
Old English, ofer (over) + lecgan (to lay)
Examples of overlay in a sentence
Architects overlaid glass panels onto the concrete facade. He overlaid the sculpture with silver. They overlaid the book cover with intricate designs. The dress had a lace overlay for added elegance. The map showed an overlay of the new city plan. The overlay blocked the main content.
Users complained about the intrusive overlay. She added an overlay to the digital artwork. The map had an overlay showing the new roads. The architect used an overlay for the blueprint. An overlay highlighted the flood-prone areas on the map. An overlay was applied to protect the surface. The overlay prevented water damage to the structure.
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- French:superposer, revêtement, ...
- German:überlagern, Abdeckung, ...
- Italian:sovrapporre, copertura, ...
- Spanish:superponer, superposición, ...
- Portuguese:sobrepor, cobertura, ...
- Chinese:叠加, 覆盖物, ...
- Japanese:重ねる, オーバーレイ, ...
- Arabic:أَضَافَ, غطاء, ...
- Hebrew:לְהוֹסִיף שִׁכְבָה עַל, כִּסּוּי, ...
- Russian:наложить, накладка, ...
- Ukrainian:накладати, покриття, ...
- Hindi:ऊपर से जोड़ना, आवरण, ...
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