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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.

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Broader term 1

Covering 76% connected

of Cover

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Imbricate 74% connected

Alt. of Imbricated

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Imbricate 74% connected

Alt. of Imbricated

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Lapping 92% connected

of Lap

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Arris noun · 78% connection

The sharp edge or salient angle formed by two surfaces meeting each other, whether plane or curved; -- applied particularly to the edg…

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Bezant noun · 78% connection

A gold coin of Byzantium or Constantinople, varying in weight and value, usually (those current in England) between a sovereign and a…

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Broach noun · 78% connection

A spit.

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Butt joint unknown · 78% connection

A joint in which the edges or ends of the pieces united come squarely together instead of overlapping. See 1st Butt, 8.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: overlapping, edges, like, tiles, shingles.
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Crown unknown · 78% connection

of Crow

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Decorator noun · 78% connection

One who decorates, adorns, or embellishes; specifically, an artisan whose business is the decoration of houses, esp. their interior de…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: overlapping, edges, like, tiles, shingles.
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Design noun · 78% connection

To draw preliminary outline or main features of; to sketch for a pattern or model; to delineate; to trace out; to draw.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: overlapping, edges, like, tiles, shingles.
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Engraving p. pr. & vb. n. · 78% connection

of Engrave

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: overlapping, edges, like, tiles, shingles.
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Eyelet noun · 78% connection

A small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: overlapping, edges, like, tiles, shingles.
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Finery noun · 78% connection

Fineness; beauty.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: overlapping, edges, like, tiles, shingles.
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Flashing p. pr. & vb. n. · 78% connection

of Flash

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Fractal noun · 78% connection

A pattern whose structure repeats at different scales.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: overlapping, edges, like, tiles, shingles.
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Gauge verb · 78% connection

To measure or determine with a gauge.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: overlapping, edges, like, tiles, shingles.
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Guipure noun · 78% connection

A term used for lace of different kinds; most properly for a lace of large pattern and heavy material which has no ground or mesh, but…

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Herpes noun · 78% connection

An eruption of the skin, taking various names, according to its form, or the part affected; especially, an eruption of vesicles in sma…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: overlapping, edges, like, tiles, shingles.
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Homologous adjective · 78% connection

Having the same relative position, proportion, value, or structure.

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Homology noun · 78% connection

The quality of being homologous; correspondence; relation; as, the homologyof similar polygons.

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Imbricated adjective · 78% connection

Bent and hollowed like a roof or gutter tile.

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