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overlaying

Variant of overlay

transitive verb overlaid, overlaying

  1. to lay or spread over
  2. to cover or overspread, as with a decorative layer of something
  3. Printing to place an overlay upon

noun

  1. anything laid over another thing; covering
  2. a decorative layer or the like, applied in overlaying
  3. a transparent flap showing additional details, areas of color, etc. placed over a map, art work, etc.
  4. ☆ in betting, odds which are set higher than expected or warranted
  5. Printing the paper affixed to the impression surface of a press to help make a uniform impression

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