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Lapping (Noun)

Meaning

Covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The contractor applied a layer of overlapping shingles, ensuring the roof's integrity with the careful lapping of each course.
  • Lapping was an essential step in installing the mosaic tile design to create the illusion of movement in the mural.
  • Roofers carefully planned the lapping pattern to minimize the appearance of individual shingles and blend the colors together.
  • By staggering the lapping of bricks, architects added visual interest and texture to the facade of the modern building.
  • In traditional stone roofing, skilled craftsmen applied successive layers with precise lapping to ensure water-tight seals and structural stability.

Synonyms

  • Imbrication
  • Overlapping

Hypernyms

  • Covering
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