Vocabulary Entry

imbricate

|verb • adjective

verb

To arrange in an overlapping manner, like tiles on a roof.

Example Sentences

"The artist chose to imbricate the colors to create depth in her painting."

"The leaves imbricate in such a way that they form a natural canopy."

"When constructing the roof, the workers learned to imbricate the shingles properly to ensure they were weatherproof."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The imbricate scales of the fish provided it with protection."

"She admired the imbricate structure of the pine cones scattered on the forest floor."

"The architect designed the facade with an imbricate design to make the building visually striking."