overlying

• Describe algo que está situado encima o sobre otro objeto; se usa frecuentemente en geología o anatomía para indicar capas o estructuras que cubren otras.

Describes something that lies over or above another thing; often used in geology or anatomy.

1. Lying on top of somethingC1formal

   Situated or placed directly above or covering something else.

   superpuesto

   • The overlying rock layers were carefully removed by the archaeologists.
   • The overlying tissue was examined for signs of damage.
   • The overlying carpet protected the wooden floor from scratches.

   Sinónimosabovecoveringsuperimposedsuperjacent

   Antónimosbeneathunderlyingunderneath

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de estar o quedar situado encima de otra cosa o ser, a menudo en contextos geológicos o anatómicos.

A verb used to indicate the act of lying on top of something or someone, often in a geological or anatomical context.

verbo irregular

1. Lie upon or coverC2formal

   To lie on top of something; to cover or rest upon a surface.

   Yacer sobre, cubrir

   • The sedimentary rock overlies the older granite layer.
   • A thin layer of dust overlies the ancient painting.
   • The new carpet overlies the original wooden floor.

   Sinónimosbestrideblanketcoverenfoldoverlayrest onspread oversuperpose

2. Kill by lying onC2formal

   To cause the death of a young animal or infant by lying on top of them, typically accidentally.

   Aplastar al acostarse encima

   • The sow accidentally overlaid one of her piglets.
   • In rare cases, a parent may overlay an infant while sleeping.
   • The farmer found that the hen had overlaid a chick.

   Sinónimosoverlaysmothersuffocate