Overlapping, like scales or roof-tiles; intertwined.

Having regular overlapping edges; intertwined.

(transitive or intransitive) To overlap in a regular pattern. / (linguistics) To undergo or cause to undergo imbrication.

present participle of imbricate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of imbricate

A set of tiles or shingles that overlap like the scales of a fish. / (medicine) Overlapping of layers of tissue in wound closure or correctional surgery.

plural of imbrication

plural of imbrex

(botany) imbricate

In an imbricate manner.