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OVERLAP
lap, overlap
(noun) a flap that lies over another part; “the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches”
overlap
(noun) the property of partial coincidence in time
overlap, convergence, intersection
(noun) a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; “there was no overlap between their proposals”
overlap
(verb) coincide partially or wholly; “Our vacations overlap”
overlap
(verb) extend over and cover a part of; “The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
overlap (third-person singular simple present overlaps, present participle overlapping, simple past and past participle overlapped) (transitive, intransitive)
To extend over and partly cover something.
To have an area, range, character or function in common.
(mathematics) Of sets: to have some elements in common.
(genetics) To have some similar nucleotide sequences.
Synonyms
• intersect
Noun
overlap (plural overlaps)
Something that overlaps or is overlapped
(rugby) a situation in the game where an attacking line has more players in it than the defensive line coming to meet it. The attacking side may exploit the overlap by using their superior numbers to break the opposition's defensive line. If attackers outnumber defenders by more than one player this is often termed a two man overlap or three man overlap, etc. If the attacking side fails to break through usually due to poor execution, they are said to waste an overlap.
(insurance, pensions) The payment of a spouse's or other dependant's annuity benefits concurrently with the member's benefits, on death of the member during the guarantee period.
Source: Wiktionary
O`ver*lap", v. t. & i.
Definition: To lap over; to lap.
O"ver*lap`, n.
1. The lapping of one thing over another; as, an overlap of six inches; an overlap of a slate on a roof.
2. (Geol.)
Definition: An extension of geological beds above and beyond others, as in a conformable series of beds, when the upper beds extend over a wider space than the lower, either in one or in all directions.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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