overlapping

• Substantiv, das eine Anordnung oder Überlagerung bezeichnet, bei der ein Element ein anderes teilweise bedeckt, z. B. bei Dachziegeln oder Schindeln; auch allgemein für teilweise Deckung, Überschneidung oder gemeinsame Schnittmenge.

A noun referring to a design or arrangement in which one element covers a part of another, such as with tiles or shingles.

unzählbar

1. Covering with partial overlapB2formal

   A situation where one element covers a part of another, as with tiles or shingles.

   Überlappung

   • The overlapping of the roof tiles ensures no water leaks through.
   • In the mosaic, the overlapping of the pieces creates a seamless pattern.
   • The overlapping of shingles on the house protects it from the rain.

   Synonymeimbricationlappingoverlapshingling

• Verb, das angibt, dass zwei oder mehr Objekte sich teilweise überdecken, also einen Teil desselben Bereichs einnehmen, oder dass sie einen gemeinsamen Zeitraum, ein gemeinsames Thema oder eine gemeinsame Eigenschaft haben.

A verb used to indicate that two or more things extend over and cover part of the same area, or that they share a common period, subject, or feature.

1. Coincide partially or whollyB2formal

   To share a part of a time, space, or subject with something else.

   Sich überschneiden

   • Their schedules overlap, so they can meet for lunch.
   • The two projects overlap in their goals and methods.
   • The responsibilities of the two departments overlap significantly.

   Synonymecoincideconcurcorresponddovetailintersect

2. B2formal

   To extend over and cover a part of something else.

   Überlappen

   • The tiles overlap each other to prevent water leakage.
   • The edges of the paper overlap slightly when folded.
   • The roof shingles overlap to create a waterproof seal.

   Synonymeimbricatelapoverlayoverlieshingle

   Antonymedisconnectdisjoindividepartseparate