Lapping
Lapping noun - A partial covering of one thing by an adjoining member.
Usage example: the lapping of the roofing shingles should be several inches in order to avoid leaks
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Overlap and lapping are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Overlap" instead the word "Lapping" as a noun or a verb.
Overlap
Overlap noun - A partial covering of one thing by an adjoining member.
Usage example: the orthodontist will try to fix that overlap of two of your upper incisors
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