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Meaning of overlay

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

overlay

noun

Definitions

  1. A piece of paper pasted upon the tympan sheet to improve the impression by making it stronger at a particular place.

  2. (betting) Odds which are set higher than expected or warranted. Favorable odds.

  3. A horse going off at higher odds than it appears to warrant, based on its past performances.

  4. A decal attached to a computer keyboard to relabel the keys.

verb

Definitions

  1. To lay, spread, or apply something over or across; cover.

  2. To overwhelm; to press excessively upon.

  3. To lie over (someone, especially a child) in order to smother it; to suffocate.

  4. To put an overlay on.