imbricate

Describes something having overlapping parts arranged in a regular pattern, like roof tiles or fish scales.

ruОписывает что-то, имеющее перекрывающиеся части, расположенные в регулярном узоре, как черепица или рыбья чешуя.esQue describe algo con partes superpuestas dispuestas en un patrón regular, como tejas o escamas de pez; también se refiere a pliegues o estratos que se solapan.frQualifie quelque chose dont les parties se chevauchent selon un motif régulier, comme des tuiles ou des écailles de poisson.deBeschreibt etwas, das sich überlappende Teile in einem regelmäßigen Muster aufweist, wie Dachziegel oder Fischschuppen; auch fachsprachlich für dachziegelartig angeordnete oder überlappende Schichten oder Blätter.ptDiz-se de algo cujas partes se sobrepõem em um padrão regular, como telhas ou escamas de peixe.zh形容事物具有重叠排列的部分，呈规律性图案，如瓦片或鱼鳞。arيصف شيئًا ذا أجزاء متراكبة أو متداخلة تترتب بنمط منتظم كالقرميد أو حراشف السمك.

1. Overlapping like scales C2 formal

   Arranged so that parts overlap each other, similar to the scales of a fish or roof tiles.

   • The leaves of the plant are imbricate, overlapping like shingles on a roof.
   • The artist created an imbricate pattern on the vase.
   • The imbricate arrangement of the petals provides protection for the bud.

   ruЧерепицеобразныйesimbricadofrimbriquédeDachziegelartig überlappendptImbricadozh覆瓦状的arمتراكب كالحراشف

   Sinônimos: layeredoverlappingscalytiled

• more imbricate comparative form
• most imbricate superlative form

A verb meaning to overlap or arrange in a layered, overlapping pattern, like tiles or scales.

ruГлагол, означающий накладываться или располагаться слоями внахлёст, как черепица или чешуя.esVerbo que significa superponerse o disponerse en capas solapadas, como tejas o escamas, o imbricarse mutuamente.frVerbe signifiant se chevaucher ou se disposer en couches superposées, comme des tuiles ou des écailles.deVerb, das bedeutet, sich zu überlappen oder in Schichten übereinander zu liegen, wie Dachziegel oder Schuppen.ptVerbo que significa sobrepor-se ou dispor-se em camadas sobrepostas, como telhas ou escamas; no uso figurativo, entrelaçar-se ou alternar-se de modo que os elementos se cruzem parcialmente.zh动词，表示像瓦片或鳞片那样层层叠压、彼此部分覆盖地排列。arفعل يعني أن يتراكب أو يتراصّ الشيء فوق غيره على هيئة طبقات متداخلة كالقرميد أو الحراشف، بحيث يغطي كل جزء جزءًا من الذي يليه.

1. To overlap in a regular pattern C2 formal

   To arrange overlapping edges, like tiles or scales, so that each piece covers part of the next.

   • The roof tiles were imbricated to prevent water leakage.
   • The artist imbricated the leaves in the painting to create depth.
   • The scales of the fish are imbricated for protection.

   ruРасполагать внахлестesimbricarfrs'imbriquer en recouvrementdeÜberlappenptDispor em sobreposiçãozh使叠瓦状排列arالتراكب المنتظم

   Sinônimos: lapoverlapshingletile

2. To overlap C2 formal

   To lie or be placed over something else, partially covering it.

   • The plates of armor imbricate to allow movement.
   • The petals of the flower imbricate in a spiral pattern.
   • The layers of rock imbricate along the fault line.

   ruПерекрыватьesimbricarfrimbriquerdeÜberlappenptSobreporzh重叠arيتداخل

   Sinônimos: lapoverlapoverlayoverlie

• imbricated past participle
• imbricated past simple
• imbricating present participle
• imbricates third person singular