overlain (0 synonym found)

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Definition of overlain:

(v) : (transitive) To lay, spread, or apply (something) over or across (something else); to overspread.
(n) : A covering over something else.
(n) : (photography, graphic arts) An image to be overlaid on another; a superimposition or diapositive.
(n) : (Internet) A pop-up covering an existing part of the display.
(n) : (programming) A block of program code that is loaded over something previously loaded, so as to replace the functionality.
(v) : To overwhelm; to press excessively upon.

Definition of overlain:

(v) : (transitive) To lay, spread, or apply (something) over or across (something else); to overspread.
(n) : A covering over something else.
(n) : (photography, graphic arts) An image to be overlaid on another; a superimposition or diapositive.
(n) : (Internet) A pop-up covering an existing part of the display.
(n) : (programming) A block of program code that is loaded over something previously loaded, so as to replace the functionality.
(v) : To overwhelm; to press excessively upon.

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