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| Noun | 1. | overlap - a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals"crossroads - a point where a choice must be made; "Freud's work stands at the crossroads between psychology and neurology" interface - the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other; "the interface between chemistry and biology" internal representation, mental representation, representation - a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image |
| 2. | overlap - the property of partial coincidence in time conjunction, co-occurrence, coincidence, concurrence - the temporal property of two things happening at the same time; "the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable" | |
| 3. | overlap - a flap that lies over another part; "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches" flap - any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely; "he wrote on the flap of the envelope" lapel - lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar lappet - a small lap on a garment or headdress | |
| Verb | 1. | overlap - coincide partially or wholly; "Our vacations overlap" share - have in common; "Our children share a love of music"; "The two countries share a long border" |
| 2. | overlap - extend over and cover a part of; "The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city" cover, extend, continue - span an interval of distance, space or time; "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres"; "The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles" imbricate - overlap; "The roof tiles imbricate" |