Hyphenation of Overlay

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word Overlay? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

Over-lay

Definitions of Overlay:

1.
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
2.
A layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
3.
Put something on top of something else
Cover the meat with a lot of gravy
4.
Kill by lying on
The sow overlay her piglets

Synonyms of Overlay:

noun sheathing, overlayer, protective covering, protective cover, protection
verb cover
verb overlie, kill
verb overlie, lie
verb overlie, kill

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