What is another word for over-layer?
Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəlˈe͡ɪə] (IPA) 
Over-layer is a term used to describe the act of placing something on top of another thing. Synonyms for over-layer include overlay, superimpose, coat, cover, blanket, plaster, veneer, and encrust. Overlay is often used in technology to describe adding one layer of information over another layer. Superimpose is similar to overlay, but it specifically refers to placing one image or video over another. Coat refers to covering something with a thin layer of material, such as paint. Blanket describes completely covering something, while plaster and veneer refer to placing a layer of material onto another surface. Encrust describes coating something in a hard layer of material, like a shell.
