overlays

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
• a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
• plural of overlay

Verb

• put something on top of something else
• kill by lying on
• third-person singular simple present indicative of overlay

Synonyms

cover, overlay, overlayer, overlie, sheathing