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Rarenappe
The correct spelling is nappe.
How to pronounce nappe
noun
IPA: /nap/
Say it like: Nap-pe
The correct spelling is nappe. The profile of a body of water flowing over an obstruction in a vertical drop. For example: "to nappe a leg of lamb with glaze"
Usage Examples
“to nappe a leg of lamb with glaze”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The profile of a body of water flowing over an obstruction in a vertical drop.
- 2.Either of the two parts of a double cone.
- 3.A sheet-like mass of rock that has been folded over adjacent strata.
- 4.(hydraulics) Geological nappe whose underside is not in contact with the overflow structure and is at ambient atmospheric pressure.
- 5.The ability of a liquid to coat the back of a spoon, etc.
verb
- 1.To coat (a food) with liquid.
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