overlays
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Overlays are things placed on top of other things, usually to cover, enhance, or add information.
A map overlay adds routes or labels to a base map.
In video, overlays display graphics or text over the main image.
In computing, screen overlays are interface elements that appear above other content.
The verb overlay means to cover something with a layer: The table was overlaid with gold leaf.
Figuratively, present circumstances may be overlaid with memories of the past.
Absolute; also diaphanous
- transparentAllowing light through
- frostedCovered with icy film
- tintedGiven subtle coloration
- filmMovie or coating
cellophane · acetate · vellum · tracing · gauze · organza · chiffon · voile
Applied surface covering
- laminateBond thin layers together
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
veneer · film · barrier · shield · screen · guard · membrane · liner
Made of distinct parts
- transparencyState of being see-through
- opacityImpermeability to light
- blendCombine into mixture
- maskFace-worn concealment
filter · texture · watermark · superimpose · Photoshop · GIMP · alpha · gradient
Visual information overlay
- popupSuddenly appearing window
- tooltipHover-activated explanatory popup
- notificationFormal notice given
- bannerDisplayed strip with message
modal · widget · badge · caption · subtitle · watermark · timestamp · logo
sheer
Absolute; also diaphanous
- transparentAllowing light through
- frostedCovered with icy film
- tintedGiven subtle coloration
film · cellophane · acetate · vellum · tracing · gauze · organza · chiffon · voile · scrim
coating
Applied surface covering
lacquer · veneer · film · barrier · shield · screen · guard · membrane · liner · wrap
composite
Made of distinct parts
- transparencyState of being see-through
- opacityImpermeability to light
- blendCombine into mixture
mask · filter · texture · watermark · superimpose · Photoshop · GIMP · alpha · gradient · montage
HUD
Visual information overlay
- popupSuddenly appearing window
- tooltipHover-activated explanatory popup
- notificationFormal notice given
banner · modal · widget · badge · caption · subtitle · watermark · timestamp · logo · bug
bedspread
Decorative mattress covering
comforter · throw · afghan · coverlet · bedcover · slipcover · topper · fitted · protector · tablecloth
legend
Unverified traditional tale
- annotationAdded explanatory comment
- markerSomething that signals location
- pinPointed metal fastener
label · boundary · contour · grid · route · highlight · heatmap · polygon · geofence · waypoint
- blueprintsblueprints, blueprint, architectural plans, floor plan, floor plans
- GeospatialGIS, cartography, geocoding, geolocation, geographic coordinates
- graphicsvector, shapes, 3D graphics, raster, symbols
- multimediaaudio, video, images, graphics, animation
- digital annoyancesspam, pop-ups, ads, malware, viruses
- layered thingslasagna, cake, onion, plywood, sandwich
overlaysunderlays
Material beneath surface layers
underlies · underpins · substrates · underlayers · foundations
- overlay districtsSupplementary zoning boundaries
- visual overlayImage displayed over another