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n. - Protective sheet consisting, for example, of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior v. - Put something on top of something else.

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  • The sow overlay her piglets
  • They will have the title overlay capability in their production switcher.
  • Gold overlay is a passive metal and will not tarnish.
  • I've come to the conclusion that that skull-face overlay is the coolest thing ever.
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