im·bri·cate ( m br-k t )adj. Having regularly arranged, overlapping edges, as roof tiles or fish scales. v. im·bri·cat·ed, im·bri·cat·ing, im·bri·cates v.tr. To overlap in a regular pattern. v.intr. To be arranged with regular overlapping edges. [Latin imbric tus, covered with roof tiles, from imbrex, imbric-, roof tile, from imber, imbr-, rain.]im bri·cation n. |
imbricate
adj [ˈɪmbrɪkɪt -ˌkeɪt] also imbricated
1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) Architect relating to or having tiles, shingles, or slates that overlap
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany (of leaves, scales, etc.) overlapping each other
vb [ˈɪmbrɪˌkeɪt]
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) (tr) to decorate with a repeating pattern resembling scales or overlapping tiles
[from Latin imbricāre to cover with overlapping tiles, from imbrex pantile]
imbricately adv
imbrication n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | imbricate - place so as to overlap; "imbricate the roof tiles" lay, place, put, set, position, pose - put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point" imbricate - overlap; "The roof tiles imbricate" |
| 2. | imbricate - overlap; "The roof tiles imbricate" overlap - extend over and cover a part of; "The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city" imbricate - place so as to overlap; "imbricate the roof tiles" | |
| Adj. | 1. | imbricate - used especially of leaves or bracts; overlapping or layered as scales or shingles |
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