Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Overlapping.
Overlapping - as a noun
Covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
imbrication17lapping12Overlapping - as a verb
To extend over and partly cover something.
Example: "The mouse-mat overlapped the edge of the desk."
To have an area, range, character or function in common.
Example: "The two maps overlapped at the east and west edges."
Of sets: to have some elements in common.
Example: "The set (all men) overlaps the set (vegetarians)."
To have some similar nucleotide sequences.
Overlapping - as an adjective
That overlaps something else
Example Sentences
"The two paintings have overlapping colors."
"She was wearing a dress with overlapping layers."
"The project involves overlapping tasks and responsibilities."
"The map had overlapping boundaries of different regions."
"The meeting had overlapping agendas, making it difficult to stay focused."
Word Game Points
Is OVERLAPPING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overlapping is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERLAPPING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is OVERLAPPING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overlapping is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERLAPPING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is OVERLAPPING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overlapping is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERLAPPING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
