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nappe

The correct spelling is nappe.

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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. 1.The profile of a body of water flowing over an obstruction in a vertical drop.
  2. 2.Either of the two parts of a double cone.
  3. 3.A sheet-like mass of rock that has been folded over adjacent strata.
  4. 4.(hydraulics) Geological nappe whose underside is not in contact with the overflow structure and is at ambient atmospheric pressure.
  5. 5.The ability of a liquid to coat the back of a spoon, etc.

verb

  1. 1.To coat (a food) with liquid.

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