im·bri·cate ( m br-k t ) or im·bri·cat·ed (-ktd)adj. Having the edges overlapping in a regular arrangement like roof tiles or the scales of a fish. im bri·cation n. |
imbricate
[im′brikāt]
Etymology: L, imbrex, roofing tile
to build a surface with overlapping layers of material. Surgeons may imbricate with layers of tissue when closing a wound or other opening in a body part. imbrication, n.
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