What is the meaning of overlying?

verb

  • Lie upon; lie on top of.
    • usage: "the granite overlies the older rocks"
  • Kill by lying on.
    • usage: "The sow overlay her piglets"

adjective

  • Placed on or over something else.
    • usage: "an overlying image"
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