imbricate是什么意思？

imbricate

英['ɪmbrɪkeɪt] 美['ɪmbrɪˌkeɪt]

• v. （使）边缘重叠成瓦状；
• adj. 重叠成瓦状的，鳞状的；

例句

• The roof tiles imbricate. 房顶上的瓦片一块压着一块.

英英词典释义

• Verb
  1. place so as to overlap;
  "imbricate the roof tiles"
  2. overlap;
  "The roof tiles imbricate"
• Adjective
  1. used especially of leaves or bracts; overlapping or layered as scales or shingles

行业词典

• 植物学： 覆瓦状；