"to partially extend over," 1726; see over- + lap (v.2). Verbal phrase lap over "extend beyond" is recorded from 1630s. Related: Overlapped; overlapping.

1813, from overlap (v.).

The area common to two successive satellite images or scan swaths along the same or adjacent flight or orbital strips. The amount of overlap is expressed as a percentage of image area or scanned area.

a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals" coincide partially or wholly; "Our vacations over [..]

the carry-over of dialogue, sounds, or music from one scene to another; occurs when the cut in the soundtrack is not at the same time as the cut in the image; can also refer to two or more characters [..]

The degree by which there is overlap in adjacent pay ranges.

Overlap is simultaneous talk by two or more conversational participants, irrespective of its status in participants’ minds as an interruption.

The amount the trailing edge laps over the leading edge of a spiral tape wrap.

The safe braking distance beyond a signal provided in case the train fails to stop at the signal when it is showing a danger aspect.

A certain length of track beyond a signal that must not be occupied as long a train is approaching this signal.

In Dynamic Signal Analysis: The maximum percent (of Tspan) of adjacent measurement overlap that is permitted when the process runs faster than real-time; the amount of measurement redundancy desired.

To arrange prepared foods so that each piece is partially covered by the next in order to achieve a decorative effect.

(n) a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena(n) the property of partial coincidence in time(n) a flap that lies over another part(v) coincide partially or wholly(v) extend over [..]

Protrusion of weld metal beyond the bond line at the toe of the weld.

The measurement of the extent of engagement of two objects in contact with one another

The condition of a spool and body in a servo valve or other spool valve wherein the spool must move a specified amount (the overlap) before exposing two adjacent cavities.

 A situation where both the intake and exhaust valves are open at the same time when the piston is at (TDC).

– An automatic deduction made by the estimating system when two processes are duplicated. Therefore, not allowing for excess charges. PDR – Paintless Dent Repair

An outside Forward advances toward the center of the field to allow space for his teammate to move the ball toward the sideline.

The percentage at which a particular player is owned in a contest, allowing DFS players to determine how many teams used the player.

Applying a second layer of coating onto part of a wet layer of the same coating. Done to provide better coverage, uniformity, and hiding.

In yacht racing, exists when two yachts are on parallel courses and forward end of bowsprit of one yacht is forward of stern of another yacht.

The distance the bow of a boat is forward of another's stern

The distance the bow of a boat is forward of another's stern

The attack has an overlap when it has more players in the attacking line than the defence has in the defence line.

An overlap occurs when players are out of alignment. Players must be in corrent position on the court when the server is contacting the ball to serve.

A violation called when a team is lined up out of rotation when the ball is served.

A violation called when a team lines up out of rotation on a service attempt.   P Pass - Receiving a serve or the first contact of the ball with the intent to control the ball to another player.   Q Quick Set - An extremely low vertical set used to beat the opponent's blocks.   R Rally Scoring - Scoring method used in the fifth game of matches [..]

A tactic used by the attacking team. One player will run past the ball carrier in order to put himself in a better position to receive the ball.  

This is the name given to a specific type of grip of the club. The point in the grip where the pinkie of your top hand sits on top of the nearest cleft of the lower hand hence joining the hands togeth [..]

In a lap seam, putting too much fabric in the top or bottom causing a large distance between the last row of stitches and the edge of the fabric.

To partly or completely cover one shape or form with another.

The percentage of which a particular player is used in a contest. If a player has an overlap percentage of 50%, he was used by half of the teams in the contest.

The percentage at which a player is owned in a contest. This allows DFS players to know how many teams used a particular player.

An outside Forward advances toward the center of the field to allow space for his teammate to move the ball toward the sideline.

To extend over and partly cover something. ''the mousemat overlapped the edge of the desk'' To have an area, range, character or function in common. ''The two maps overlapped at the east and w [..]