Definition of overlie
English to English verb - lie upon; lie on top of
The granite overlies the older rocks.
source: WordNet 3.0 - kill by lying on
The sow overlay her piglets.
source: WordNet 3.0 - To lie over or upon; specifically, to suffocate by lying upon; as, to overlie an infant.
source: Webster 1913
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overlie, overhale, overrule, overly, over-rule, overall, overlay, overhaul, overhail, ovral, overhele, overlook, ovariole, overwell, overwhelm
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