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Overlap

To lap over; to lap.

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Broader term 9

Coincide 76% connected

To occupy the same place in space, as two equal triangles, when placed one on the other.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Coincidence 76% connected

The condition of occupying the same place in space; as, the coincidence of circles, surfaces, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Concurrence 76% connected

The act of concurring; a meeting or coming together; union; conjunction; combination.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Conjunction 76% connected

The act of conjoining, or the state of being conjoined, united, or associated; union; association; league.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Continue 76% connected

To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cover 76% connected

To overspread the surface of (one thing) with another; as, to cover wood with paint or lacquer; to cover a table with a cloth.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Extend 76% connected

To stretch out; to prolong in space; to carry forward or continue in length; as, to extend a line in surveying; to extend a cord across the street.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Flap 76% connected

Anything broad and limber that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved; as, the flap of a garment.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Representation 76% connected

The act of representing, in any sense of the verb.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Narrower term 3

Cuff 76% connected

To strike; esp., to smite with the palm or flat of the hand; to slap.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lapel 76% connected

That part of a garment which is turned back; specifically, the lap, or fold, of the front of a coat in continuation of collar.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lappet 76% connected

A small decorative fold or flap, esp, of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Imbricate 76% connected

Alt. of Imbricated

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Share 76% connected

The part (usually an iron or steel plate) of a plow which cuts the ground at the bottom of a furrow; a plowshare.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 4

Intersection 74% connected

The act, state, or place of intersecting.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Intersection 74% connected

The act, state, or place of intersecting.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Convergence 92% connected

Alt. of Convergency

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Intersection 92% connected

The act, state, or place of intersecting.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Lap 92% connected

The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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