imbrication

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Noun imbrication has 1 sense

imbrication, overlapping, lapping - covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
--₁ is a kind of covering

Derived forms: verb imbricate₁, verb imbricate₂

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Imbrication

Description:

Imbrication refers to the overlapping or arrangement of objects, usually in a layered or scale-like pattern. It can be used to describe various natural or artificial structures where objects are aligned or arranged in a cascading, overlapping manner.

Examples:

Noun:

The imbrication of fish scales provide them with a protective layer against predators.

Verb:

The shingles on the roof are imbricated to ensure proper water drainage.

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