Associations to the word «Imbricate»

Wiktionary

IMBRICATE, adjective. Having regular overlapping edges; intertwined.
IMBRICATE, verb. (transitive or intransitive) To overlap in a regular pattern.

Dictionary definition

IMBRICATE, verb. Place so as to overlap; "imbricate the roof tiles".
IMBRICATE, verb. Overlap; "The roof tiles imbricate".
IMBRICATE, adjective. Used especially of leaves or bracts; overlapping or layered as scales or shingles.

Wise words

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