overlay vs overlayer
overlayer vs overlayoverlay and overlayer both are nouns.
overlay is a verb but overlayer is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| overlay | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| overlayer | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
overlay and overlayer
are synonyms defined as:
- overlay and overlayer: 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
Other synonyms of overlay include
sheathing.
| overlay (noun) | overlayer (noun) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
| a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface |
| overlay (verb) | overlayer (verb) |
|---|---|
| put something on top of something else | |
| kill by lying on |
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