superpose

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Now it is the same thing with symmetric spherical triangles; we cannot superpose them.

From The Teaching of Geometry by Smith, David Eugene

On this new ground philosophy ought then to follow science, in order to superpose on scientific truth a knowledge of another kind, which may be called metaphysical.

From Creative Evolution by Mitchell, Arthur

Which being cast out again superpose coals, and blowing for a long time, as at first, again uncover it, and then do as you did before.

From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius

V. cover; superpose, superimpose; overlay, overspread; wrap &c.

From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark

What has been accomplished is to superpose upon the ancient organic France another arbitrary and administrative France.

From France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 by Hurlbert, William Henry