1.  superpose(v = verb.contact) - place (one geometric figure) upon another so that their perimeters coincide;
Derived form noun superposition₃, noun superposition₄
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

2.  superpose(v = verb.contact) lay over, superimpose - place on top of; "can you superimpose the two images?"
Derived form noun superposition₄
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

1.  To lay upon, as one kind of rock on another. [1913 Webster]

2.  To lay (a figure) upon another in such a manner that all the parts of the one coincide with the parts of the other; as, to superpose one plane figure on another. [1913 Webster]

superpose, v.tr. (usu. foll. by on) esp. Geom. place (a thing or a geometric figure) on or above something else, esp. so as to coincide.

Derivative:
superposition n.

Etymology:
F superposer (as SUPER-, POSE(1))

VB  add, annex, affix, superadd, subjoin, superpose, clap on, saddle on, tack to, append, tag, ingraft, saddle with, sprinkle, introduce, insert, become added, accrue, advene, supervene, reinforce, reenforce, restrengthen, swell the ranks of, augment.

VB  cover, superpose, superimpose, overlay, overspread, wrap, encase, incase, face, case, veneer, pave, paper, tip, cap, bind, bulkhead, bulkhead in, clapboard, coat, paint, varnish, pay, incrust, stucco, dab, plaster, tar, wash, besmear, bedaub, anoint, do over, gild, plate, japan, lacquer, lacker, enamel, whitewash, parget, lay it on thick, overlie, overarch, endome, conceal, anodize, galvanize.