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OVERLAIN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Overlain.

Overlain - as a verb

Lie upon; lie on top of

Example: "The granite overlies the older rocks"

Kill by lying on

Example: "The sow overlay her piglets"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overlay13

Example Sentences

"The pool was overlain with a thick layer of leaves."
"The ancient ruins were overlain by modern buildings."
"The fresh snow overlain the footprints from earlier."
"The new carpet overlain the old, stained flooring."
"She overlain the cake with a decadent layer of chocolate ganache."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERLAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overlain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERLAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is OVERLAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overlain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERLAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is OVERLAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overlain is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERLAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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