The meaning of OVERLAP is to extend over or past and cover a part of. How to use overlap in a sentence.

OVERLAP definition: 1. to cover something partly by going over its edge; to cover part of the same space: 2. If two or…. Learn more.

OVERLAP definition: to lap over (something else or each other); extend over and cover a part of; imbricate. See examples of overlap used in a sentence.

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."

If one thing overlaps another, or if you overlap them, a part of the first thing occupies the same area as a part of the other thing. You can also say that two things overlap.

When things overlap, part or all of one thing covers part or all of the other, like roofing shingles or flat noodles in a lasagna dish. Not only can things overlap, but schedules can, too.

(of two things) to come or fit together so that one partially covers (the other): [~ + object] The tiles overlap each other. [no object] The edges overlap at a slight angle.

Definition of overlap verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

OVERLAP meaning: 1 : to lie over the edge of (something) to cover part of the edge of (something); 2 : to happen at the same time as something else often + with

Factsheet What does the noun overlap mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun overlap. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.