Definitions for: Imbrication

[n] covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)

Webster (1913) Definition: Im`bri*ca"tion, n. [Cf. F. imbrication.]
An overlapping of the edges, like that of tiles or shingles;
hence, intricacy of structure; also, a pattern or decoration
representing such a structure.

Synonyms: lapping, overlapping

See Also: covering