overlie

/ˈoʊvərˌlaɪ/
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Other forms: overlying; overlies; overlain

Definitions of overlie
  1. verb
    lie upon; lie on top of
    “the granite overlies the older rocks”
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    lie
    be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
  2. verb
    kill by lying on
    synonyms: overlay
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    kill
    cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
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