imbricated

[US]/ˈɪm.brɪ.keɪt/
[UK]/ˈɪm.brɪ.keɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to overlap at the edges like tiles
adj.overlapping like tiles or scales

Phrases & Collocations

imbricate layers

imbricate scales

imbricate tiles

imbricate leaves

imbricate structures

imbricate patterns

imbricate rocks

imbricate surfaces

imbricate arrangement

imbricate design

Example Sentences

the leaves imbricate over one another, creating a beautiful pattern.

the tiles were designed to imbricate, ensuring a watertight seal.

birds often imbricate their feathers for insulation.

the chef taught us how to imbricate the ingredients for a layered dish.

in the garden, the plants imbricate to form a natural canopy.

the artist's technique allows colors to imbricate seamlessly.

as the roof tiles imbricate, they provide excellent protection from rain.

in ecology, species can imbricate their habitats for better survival.

the design of the building features walls that imbricate for stability.

during the presentation, he explained how the concepts imbricate with each other.

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