Lap and Overlay

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Lap verb - To lie over parts of one another.

Usage example: the armadillo's plates lap tightly so as to form a protective shield

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Overlay and lap are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Overlay" instead the word "Lap" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: lapped, lapping

Overlay verb - To lie over parts of one another.

Usage example: cedar shingles overlaying one another on the roof

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Lap and overlay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lap" instead the word "Overlay" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: overlap, overlaid, overlaying

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