Superpose
verb (used with object), superposed, superposing.
1.
to place above or upon something else, or one upon another.
2.
Geometry. to place (one figure) in the space occupied by another, so that the two figures coincide throughout their whole extent.
verb (transitive)
1.
(geometry) to transpose (the coordinates of one geometric figure) to coincide with those of another
2.
a rare word for superimpose (sense 1)
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