Dictionary Check: imbricate

"imbricate" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 18 points

Definition

adjective

used especially of leaves or bracts; overlapping or layered as scales or shingles

Synonyms:
verb

place so as to overlap

Example: "imbricate the roof tiles"
verb

overlap

Example: "The roof tiles imbricate"

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