overmarl

/ˌoʊvərˈmɑːrl/

Definitions

1. noun

a layer of stone or other material on top of a grave or monument

“The overmarl was an important part of the memorial’s design.”

2. verb

to cover the top of a grave or monument with a layer of stone or other material

“The masons overmarled the grave with a thick layer of marble.”

Synonyms

  • coverstone
  • overlayment

Antonyms

  • exhumation
  • exposure