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adjectiveplaced on or over something else
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Definition that contains overlying
- beetle insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
- overcast a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling
- inversion the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
- overcasting a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling
- diapir a domed rock formation where a core of rock has moved upward and pierced through the more brittle overlying strata
- precordium the external surface of the body overlying the heart and stomach