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overlaid

/ˈoʊvɝˌɫeɪd/ verb

simple past and past participle of overlay

Word Origin The past tense of overlay, literally 'laid over' something. The verb lay comes from Old English lecgan 'to put down,' while its cousin lie (to recline) comes from licgan — they're often confused but distinct. Over- adds the sense of covering or superimposing, as in overcoat or overhang. Related words include layer (something laid down) and layout.

verb simple past and past participle of overlay

She had overlaid the wooden table with a beautiful lace cloth.

(动词) overlay的过去式和过去分词

她给木桌铺上了一块漂亮的蕾丝桌布。

(verbo) superpuso; cubrió con; revistió con; tapó con [pasado simple y participio pasado de overlay (superponer, cubrir)]

Ella había cubierto la mesa de madera con un hermoso mantel de encaje.

(verbe) Prétérit simple et participe passé du verbe « overlay ».

Elle avait **overlaid** la table en bois d'une magnifique nappe en dentelle.

(Verb) überlagerte; bedeckte mit; legte über [Vergangenheitsform und Partizip Perfekt von *overlay* (etwas mit einer Schicht bedecken).]

Sie hatte den Holztisch mit einer schönen Spitzen-**overlaid**.

(動詞) 動詞 overlay の単純過去形および過去分詞。

彼女は木のテーブルに美しいレースの布を被せていた。

(verbo) cobriu; revestiu; sobrepôs [Passado simples e particípio passado de overlay]

Ela havia coberto a mesa de madeira com uma linda toalha de renda.

Synonyms: covered coated veneered topped layered spread over Antonyms: uncovered exposed stripped underlaid
Word parts: over + laid

Related words

layer

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