Layer and Overlay

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Layer

Layer noun - Single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance.
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Overlay is a synonym for layer in coating topic. In some cases you can use "Overlay" instead the word "Layer" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like coat. popular alternative
Nearby Words: layered, layering

Overlay

Overlay noun - A layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface.
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Layer is a synonym for overlay in thing topic. You can use "Layer" instead the word "Overlay" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as covering, coat, coating. popular alternative
Nearby Words: overlap, overlaid, overlaying

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heavy heavy layer heavy overlay
large large layer large overlay
blue blue layer blue overlay
transparent transparent layer transparent overlay

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  • Video Game / Urban Terror Infamous for being used by beginners who then merrily proceed to teamkill — the main disadvantage of the goggles is that they overlay all players in a monochromatic glowing layer, meaning that you have to identify friendlies by their health bars that pop up when you aim at them.
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