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overlap Geology the horizontal extension of the upper beds in a series of rock strata beyond the lower beds, usually caused by submergence of the land overlap [′ō·vər‚lap] (communications) In teletypewriter practice, the selecting of another code group while the printing of a previously selected code group is taking place. Amount by which the effective height of the scanning facsimile spot exceeds the nominal width of the scanning line. (computer science) To perform some or all of an operation concurrently with one or more other operations. (geology) Movement of an upcurrent part of a shore to a position extending seaward beyond a downcurrent part. Extension of strata over or beyond older underlying rocks. The horizontal component of separation measured parallel to the strike of a fault. (metallurgy) Projection of the weld metal beyond the bond at the toe of the weld. Extension of one sheet over another in spot, seam, or projection welding. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| He laid me out with a crusher alongside the head that made everything crack, and seemed to spring every joint in my skull and made it overlap its neighbor. I had waited patiently for the opportunity for I was aware that he would never permit cases to overlap, and that his clear and logical mind would not be drawn from its present work to dwell upon memories of the past. There is a fair and fruitful island in mid-ocean called Crete; it is thickly peopled and there are ninety cities in it: the people speak many different languages which overlap one another, for there are Achaeans, brave Eteocretans, Dorians of three-fold race, and noble Pelasgi. |
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