English to English
noun
- a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
There was no overlap between their proposals.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the property of partial coincidence in time
source: WordNet 3.0
- a flap that lies over another part
The lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches.
source: WordNet 3.0
- The lapping of one thing over another; as, an overlap of six inches; an overlap of a slate on a roof.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- coincide partially or wholly
Our vacations overlap.
source: WordNet 3.0
- extend over and cover a part of
The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To lap over; to lap.
source: Webster 1913
