Definition of Overlap

See turn-in .

The part of the covering material which is turned in over the edges of the boards to protect them. It is a characteristic of all books except for some flush bindings.

(v. t. & i.)
To lap over; to lap.
  

(n.)
The lapping of one thing over another; as, an overlap of six inches; an overlap of a slate on a roof.
  

(n.)
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.
  

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overlap
\o`ver*lap"\ (?), v. t. & i. to lap over; to lap.
overlap
\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.) 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.
overlap
n
1. a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals" [syn: convergence, intersection]


2. the property of partial coincidence in time
3. a flap that lies over another part [syn: lap]
v 1: coincide partially 2: extend over and cover a part of; "the roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city" 3: concur partially or wholly; "our vacations overlap"

4. have something in common

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Noun
1. a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals"
(synonym) convergence, intersection
(hypernym) representation, mental representation, internal representation
(hyponym) crossroads
2. the property of partial coincidence in time
(hypernym) concurrence, coincidence, conjunction, co-occurrence
3. a flap that lies over another part; "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"
(synonym) lap
(hypernym) flap
(hyponym) cuff, turnup

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Verb
1. coincide partially or wholly; "Our vacations overlap"
(hypernym) coincide, co-occur, cooccur
(hyponym) share
2. extend over and cover a part of; "The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city"
(hypernym) cover, extend
(hyponym) imbricate
(derivation) lap

A section of track where the control length of a signal overlaps the next signal to reduce the risk of collision if the train fails in braking before the stop signal.

1. In photography, the amount by which one photograph includes the same area covered by another, customarily expressed as a percentage. The overlap between successive air photographs on a flight line is called “forward overlap.” The overlap between photographs in adjacent parallel flight lines is called “side overlap.” 2. In cartography, that portion of a map or chart that overlaps the area covered by another of the same series. 3. In naval mine warfare, the width of that part of the swept path of a ship or formation that is also swept by an adjacent sweeper or formation or is reswept on the next adjacent lap.
  

1. The part of the spray band that covers the previous application of paint. A 50% overlap on each stroke is generally recommended.
2. The number of degrees of crankshaft rotation where the both the intake and exhaust valves are open at the same time. This situation will occur only at the end of the exhaust stroke and the beginning of the following intake stroke . Also see valve overlap .

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A tactic used to move defenders and midfielders into attacking positions.