English adjective: imbricate | |||
1. | imbricate used especially of leaves or bracts; overlapping or layered as scales or shingles | ||
Synonyms | imbricated | ||
Similar | rough, unsmooth | ||
Domain category | botany, phytology | ||
Antonyms | smooth | ||
English verb: imbricate | |||
1. | imbricate (stative) place so as to overlap | ||
Samples | Imbricate the roof tiles. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | lay, place, pose, position, put, set | ||
Verb group | imbricate | ||
2. | imbricate (stative) overlap | ||
Samples | The roof tiles imbricate. | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | overlap | ||
Verb group | imbricate | ||