| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Imbricate structure | Mining | A. A sedimentary structure characterized by imbrication of pebbles all tilted in the same direction, with their flat sides commonly displaying an upstream dip. Syn: shingle structure b. A tectonic structure displayed by a series of nearly parallel and overlapping minor thrust faults, high-angle reverse faults, or slides, and characterized by rock slices, sheets, plates, blocks, or wedges that are approx.equidistant and have the same displacement and that are all steeply inclined in the same direction (toward the source of stress. (references) | |
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