Difference between Imbrication and Lapping

What is the difference between Imbrication and Lapping?

Imbrication as a noun is a set of tiles or shingles that overlap like the scales of a fish while Lapping as a verb is to enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish.

Imbrication

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a set of tiles or shingles that overlap like the scales of a fish overlapping of layers of tissue in wound closure or correctional surgery a sedimentary deposition in which small, flat stones are tiled in the same direction so that they overlap.

Lapping

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish.

We hope you now know whether to use Imbrication or Lapping in your sentence.

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