overlie is the dictionary form of overlay Definition of overlie
overlay
1. [ verb ] lie upon; lie on top of
Examples:

"the granite overlies the older rocks"

Related terms: lie
2. [ verb ] kill by lying on
Synonyms: overlay
Examples:

"The sow overlay her piglets"

Related terms: kill
Similar spelling:   overlayer
  overly
  overlap
  ovral
  overland
  overlying
  overlarge
  overladen
  overlie
  overall
  overlord
  overlook
  Overlock
  overload
  overleap
  overleaf
  overhaul