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overlaying

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈleɪɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈleɪɪŋ/

Translations

overlayingnoun
overlayings
pl
The overlaying of gold leaf on the statue gave it a majestic appearance.
La superposition de feuilles d’or sur la statue lui a donné une apparence majestueuse.
Additional translations
surcoucheAu sens d’une couche placée sur une autre surface.
Synonyms
film
covering
coating
layering
topping
cladding
lamination
sheathing
overlay
superimposition
overlayinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈleɪɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈleɪɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that covers another surface
de recouvrementEmploi adjectival technique ou descriptif.
An overlaying layer of varnish protects the painting.
Une couche de vernis de recouvrement protège le tableau.
Synonyms
masking
enveloping
encasing
sheathing
overlapping
superimposing
laminating
veneer
cladding
coating
covering
overlying
overlayverb

overlaying

Gerund

overlaid
Past Simple
overlaid
Past Participle
overlaying
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈleɪ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈleɪ/
recouvrirSens courant : couvrir une surface d’une autre matière.
The artist decided to overlay the canvas with a thin layer of gold leaf.
L’artiste a décidé de recouvrir la toile d’une fine couche de feuille d’or.
Additional translations
incrusterEmployé surtout pour la vidéo, l’image et l’édition multimédia.
superposerPour ajouter une couche, un texte ou des données au-dessus d’un contenu existant.
Synonyms
mask
shroud
envelop
cover
coat
superimpose
blanket
Antonyms
uncover
expose
remove
strip
bare
underlay

Definitions

overlayingnoun
The act or process of placing one thing over another, especially for decoration or enhancement.
The overlaying of gold leaf on the statue gave it a majestic appearance.
A layer or covering that is placed over something else.
The overlaying on the table was a delicate lace cloth that added elegance to the dining room.
overlayinggerund / present participle
Serving to cover or lay over another surface.
An overlaying layer of varnish protects the painting.
overlayverb
To cover the surface of something with a layer of another material.
The artist decided to overlay the canvas with a thin layer of gold leaf.
To add information or data on top of existing information, often in a visual format.
The software allows you to overlay text on images for better presentation.
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