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. |
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Mom and Dad's house has a roof of imbricated cedar shingles.
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