SUPERSTRATUM Synonyms

• a thin layer covering something

• a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

• a heavy fabric suitable for coats

• the work of applying something

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the act of protecting something by covering it

• the work of applying something

• the cloak as a symbol of authority

• United States baseball player (1931-1997)

• the layer of the earth between the crust and the core

• anything that covers

• (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell

• shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

• hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

• a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter

• spread over a surface, like a mantle

• cover like a mantle

• protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior

• a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface

• put something on top of something else

• kill by lying on

• protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior

• a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface

• the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis)

• coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood

• an ornamental coating to a building

• cover with veneer

• coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood

• the act of applying veneer

• the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

• an enveloping bandage

• a tight-fitting headdress

• a top (as for a bottle)

• a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive

• something serving as a cover or protection

• a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom

• a protective covering that is part of a plant

• an upper limit on what is allowed

• (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth

• the upper part of a column that supports the entablature

• lie at the top of

• restrict the number or amount of

• anything that covers or conceals

• a loose outer garment

• hide under a false appearance

• cover as if with clothing

• cover with or as if with a cloak

• any stratum or layer superimposed on another

• the language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language