Overlay with gold: meaning, definitions and examples

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overlay with gold

 

[ ˈoʊvərˌleɪ wɪð ɡoʊld ]

Context #1

image editing

To cover or superimpose something with a layer of gold, often used in digital design to enhance the appearance of an object or text.

Synonyms

coat with gold, cover with gold, superimpose with gold

Examples of usage

  • Can you overlay the text with gold for a more luxurious look?
  • She decided to overlay the background with gold foil to make it stand out.

Translations

Translations of the word "overlay with gold" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revestir com ouro

🇮🇳 सोने से ढकना

🇩🇪 mit Gold überziehen

🇮🇩 melapisi dengan emas

🇺🇦 покривати золотом

🇵🇱 pokryć złotem

🇯🇵 金で覆う

🇫🇷 recouvrir d'or

🇪🇸 cubrir con oro

🇹🇷 altınla kaplamak

🇰🇷 금으로 덮다

🇸🇦 تغطية بالذهب

🇨🇿 potáhnout zlatem

🇸🇰 pokryť zlatom

🇨🇳 镀金

🇸🇮 prekriti z zlatom

🇮🇸 hylja með gulli

🇰🇿 алтынмен жабу

🇬🇪 ოქროთი დაფარვა

🇦🇿 qızılla örtmək

🇲🇽 cubrir con oro

Word origin

The practice of overlaying objects with gold dates back thousands of years to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Gold has always been associated with wealth, power, and luxury, making it a popular choice for decorative purposes. In modern times, the technique of overlaying with gold has evolved to include various methods such as gold leaf application, gold plating, and digital editing.