Word: overlaying
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: o
ver
lay
ing
Definition: Present participle of overlay; a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface
Morphemes:
Affix: over-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: surrounding or covering
Affix: lay
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To install certain building materials, laying one thing on top of another.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.