Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Overlies.
Overlies - as a verb
Lie upon; lie on top of
Example: "The granite overlies the older rocks"
Example Sentences
"The new pavement overlies the old road."
"The map shows that the new building overlies the previous parking lot."
"The sedimentary layer overlies the underlying bedrock."
"The new carpet overlies the hardwood flooring in the living room."
"The river flows through a valley that overlies a coal bed."
Word Game Points
Is OVERLIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overlies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERLIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is OVERLIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overlies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERLIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is OVERLIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overlies is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERLIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
