imbricate (adj.)

  1. used especially of leaves or bracts; overlapping or layered as scales or shingles

    [ Syn: imbricated ]

    imbricate (v.)

  1. place so as to overlap; imbricate the roof tiles'

  2. overlap; The roof tiles imbricate'

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