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imbrications

 

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Noun imbrication has 1 sense
  1. 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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Imbrications

Noun (plural): The act or process of overlapping or fitting closely together, usually in a regular pattern.

Example sentence: The imbrications of the roof tiles create a waterproof and aesthetically pleasing design.

Noun (plural): Overlapping folds or layers of a material.

Example sentence: The imbrications of the bird's feathers help to insulate its body from cold temperatures.

Noun (plural): The arrangement or positioning of objects in a layered or overlapping manner.

Example sentence: The imbrications of the leaves on the forest floor created a colorful carpet of foliage.

Noun (plural): A decorative pattern resembling overlapping scales or tiles.

Example sentence: The imbrications on the ancient pottery added an intricate and eye-catching design element.

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