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overlying

/ˌəʊvəˈlaɪɪŋ/

/ˌoʊvərˈlaɪɪŋ/

Translations

overlyingadjective

/ˌəʊvəˈlaɪɪŋ/

/ˌoʊvərˈlaɪɪŋ/

The overlying layer of soil protects the roots.

Покрывающий слой почвы защищает корни.

The overlying rock formations are difficult to study.

Налегающие горные образования трудно изучать.

Synonyms

overlieverb

overlying

Gerund

overlay

Past Simple

overlain

Past Participle

overlying

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈlaɪ/

/ˌoʊvərˈlaɪ/

The new layer of soil will overlie the old one.

Новый слой почвы будет перекрывать старый.

Synonyms

lie over

overlyingadjective

Situated on top of or covering something else.

The overlying layer of soil was removed to reveal the ancient artifacts beneath.

overlieverb

To lie on top of something.

The new layer of paint will overlie the old one.

To suffocate by lying on top of (someone), especially a baby.

The mother feared she might overlie her infant during the night.