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overlay noun

[countable] noun
/ˈoʊvərˌleɪ/
1

a thin layer of a substance that has been applied to a surface, especially for decoration

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surface cover layer decoration ornament decor
1.1

a set of extra features that are added to a picture, for example by using a computer

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abstract aquatint bas-relief
2

a noticeable amount of a sound, taste, smell, or feeling that is added to another

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accumulation allocation allowance
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