imbricate
/ˈɪmbrɪkeɪt/
verb
- To overlap in a regular pattern, like tiles or scales.
- The artisan carefully imbricate the shingles on the roof to prevent leaks.
- In the fossil, the scales imbricate neatly along the fish's backbone.
- The designer chose to imbricate the fabric layers for a textured effect.
adjective
- Having overlapping edges or parts, like roof tiles or fish scales.
- The imbricate pattern of the pine cone protects the seeds inside.
- Botanists noted the imbricate arrangement of the flower buds.
- The ancient armor was made of imbricate metal plates sewn onto leather.