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(noun) 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. Synonyms: sheathing, overlay, overlayer.

(noun) a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface. Synonyms: overlay.

(verb) put something on top of something else. Synonyms: overlay, cover. Example: "Cover the meat with a lot of gravy."

(verb) kill by lying on. Synonyms: overlie, overlay. Example: "The sow overlay her piglets."

(verb) lie upon; lie on top of. Synonyms: overlie. Example: "The granite overlies the older rocks."

(verb) kill by lying on. Synonyms: overlie, overlay. Example: "The sow overlay her piglets."