IMBRICATION Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word imbrication. (close relations)
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| interlacing | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing | ||||||
| interlock | verbv | |||||
noun • a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting • the act of interlocking or meshing verb • coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively • hold in a locking position • become engaged or intermeshed with one another | ||||||
| overlap | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena • the property of partial coincidence in time • a flap that lies over another part verb • coincide partially or wholly • extend over and cover a part of | ||||||
| crisscrossing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a marking that consists of lines that cross each other adverb • crossing one another in opposite directions adjective satellite • marked with crossing lines verb • cross in a pattern, often random • mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed lines • mark with a pattern of crossing lines | ||||||
| intertwining | adjectiveadj | |||||
verb • spin, wind, or twist together • make lacework by knotting or looping • make a loop in | ||||||
| interweaving | verbv | |||||
verb • interlace by or as if by weaving | ||||||
| lapping | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles) | ||||||
| overlapping | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles) | ||||||
