bezel vs overlay

bezel

noun
  • The area on the front of a computing device surrounding the display. 

  • The oblique side or face of a cut gem; especially the upper faceted portion of a brilliant (diamond), which projects from its setting. 

  • The rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object, such as the crystal of a watch, in the cavity in which it is set. 

  • The panel that covers the front of a computer case, or the panel covering each drive bay that can be removed to install a removable drive that requires external access, such as a CD/DVD-ROM drive, which usually has its own preinstalled bezel. 

  • The sloping edge or face on a cutting tool. 

overlay

noun
  • A pop-up covering an existing part of the display. 

  • A block of program code that is loaded over something previously loaded, so as to replace the functionality. 

  • A covering over something else. 

  • A decal attached to a computer keyboard to relabel the keys. 

  • A horse going off at higher odds than it appears to warrant, based on its past performances. 

  • A piece of paper pasted upon the tympan sheet to improve the impression by making it stronger at a particular place. 

  • A cravat. 

  • Odds which are set higher than expected or warranted. Favorable odds. 

verb
  • To lay, spread, or apply something over or across; cover. 

  • To put an overlay on. 

  • simple past tense of overlie 

  • To overwhelm; to press excessively upon. 

  • To bet too much money on. 

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