'overlie' definitions:

Definition of 'overlie'

(from WordNet)

verb

Lie upon; lie on top of; "the granite overlies the older rocks"

verb

Kill by lying on; "The sow overlay her piglets" [syn: overlie, overlay]

Synonyms of 'overlie'

From: Moby Thesaurus

arch over,
bestraddle,
bestride,
bridge,
extend over,
hang over,
imbricate,
jut,
lap,
lap over,
lie over,
overarch,
overhang,
overlap,
override,
ride,
shingle,
span

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