Imbrex
Translation of "imbrex" into Russian
imbrex
NounUK
/ˈɪm.brɛks/
US
/ˈɪm.brɛks/
imbrex
imbrices pl
imbrexes pl
The roof was covered with imbrex tiles.
Крыша была покрыта черепицей имбрекс.
Definitions
imbrex
NounUK
/ˈɪm.brɛks/
US
/ˈɪm.brɛks/
A type of curved roof tile used in ancient Roman architecture, designed to cover the joint between two flat tiles (tegulae) on a roof.
The restoration of the ancient villa included replacing the missing imbrex tiles to preserve the original Roman roofing style.
imbrex
AdjectiveUK
/ˈɪm.brɛks/
US
/ˈɪm.brɛks/
Relating to, consisting of, or employing imbrex tiles.
The team reconstructed an imbrex roof to demonstrate ancient Roman building techniques.