overlay
/ˌoʊvərˈleɪ/
noun
- A layer or covering placed over something else.
- The table had a protective plastic overlay to prevent scratches.
- A transparent overlay on the map showed the hiking trails.
- The graphic designer created an overlay with the company logo.
- A feature or quality that is added to something and affects how it is perceived.
- The cheerful music gave the scene a hopeful overlay.
- There was a political overlay to the seemingly simple children's story.
- The film's romantic overlay made the historical drama more appealing.
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verb
- To cover or spread something over a surface.
- The artist overlaid the canvas with a layer of gold leaf.
- She decided to overlay the garden path with smooth pebbles.
- The carpenter will overlay the old table with a thin sheet of marble.
- To add a layer of information, graphics, or sound on top of an existing one, especially in computing or media.
- You can overlay text on the image using photo editing software.
- The app allows users to overlay filters onto their videos in real time.
- The weather report was overlaid on the map during the broadcast.
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