overlaying

noun

a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface

protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior

verb

kill by lying on

put something on top of something else

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