Imbricate
verb; adjective | /imbricate/
To overlap or be arranged in overlapping layers, like roof tiles; also, arranged in this way.
Imbricate
verb; adjective | /imbricate/
Advanced WordsVERY HARDTo overlap or be arranged in overlapping layers, like roof tiles; also, arranged in this way.
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"The fish’s scales imbricate along its body. Means: The fish’s scales overlap one another along its body."
"The architect chose an imbricate pattern for the roof tiles. Means: The architect chose a pattern in which the roof tiles overlap like layers."
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Think of roof tiles: they overlap in layers, which is what imbricate describes.
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