superpose

/ˌsupərˈpoʊz/
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Other forms: superposed; superposing; superposes

Definitions of superpose
  1. verb
    place on top of
    synonyms: lay over, superimpose
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    types:
    develop
    superimpose a three-dimensional surface on a plane without stretching, in geometry
    type of:
    lay, place, pose, position, put, set
    put into a certain place or abstract location
  2. verb
    place (one geometric figure) upon another so that their perimeters coincide
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    type of:
    lay, place, pose, position, put, set
    put into a certain place or abstract location
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