Overlay
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌleɪ/
Overlay (verb)
- to place something on top of another thing, usually to add information or decoration.
Examples
- They overlay the cake with a layer of chocolate.
- The artist overlays the canvas with vibrant colors.
Common collocations: overlay with paint, overlay with fabric, overlay with icing, transparent overlay, protective overlay
Overlay (noun)
- a thin layer or cover placed on top of something else.
- a graphic or image added on top of another image on a computer screen.
Examples
- The map has an overlay showing the new roads.
- An overlay of snow covered the ground.