Imbricate Definition & Meaning

imbricate
adjective
  1. used especially of leaves or bracts; overlapping or layered as scales or shingles
verb
  1. place so as to overlap; "imbricate the roof tiles"
  2. overlap; "The roof tiles imbricate"

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