Nappe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nap/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nappe is a noun meaning The profile of a body of water flowing over an obstruction in a vertical drop.
Meaning
The profile of a body of water flowing over an obstruction in a vertical drop.
More Meanings
- (mathematics) Either of the two parts of a double cone.
- (geology) A sheet-like mass of rock that has been folded over adjacent strata.
- (hydraulics) Geological nappe whose underside is not in contact with the overflow structure and is at ambient atmospheric pressure.
- (cooking) The ability of a sauce or other relatively thick liquid to coat food, the back of a spoon, etc.
- (cooking) To coat (a food) with liquid.
Example Sentences
to nappe a leg of lamb with glaze
The generation of an Alpine mountain range is a matter of piling on the nappes.
Word Forms
- nappes
- napping
- napped
Related Words
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