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In computing, set of specialized data for use with a larger database. A database of a particular country's geography, for example, that includes roads, towns, and natural features such as rivers and lakes might come with overlays that can be displayed or turned off at the user's command, such as the distribution of speed cameras.
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High over the tree-tops, in a widespread, trailing, noisy crew, there fly, with resounding cries, flocks of birds which seem to darken and overlay the very heavens.
Poor Folk by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor View in context
From in front and especially from the right, in the unlifting smoke the guns boomed, and out of the mysterious domain of smoke that overlay the whole space in front, quick hissing cannon balls and slow whistling shells flew unceasingly.
War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
Towards nine o'clock he smoothed his ruffled aspect, and, presenting as respectable and business-like an exterior as he could overlay his natural self with, issued forth to the occupation of the day.
A Tale Of Two Cities by Dickens, Charles View in context
 
 
 
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