nappe
The profile of a body of water flowing over an obstruction in a vertical dropThe profile of a body of water flowing over an obstruction in a vertical drop.
Meaning
5 sensesThe profile of a body of water flowing over an obstruction in a vertical drop.
Either of the two parts of a double cone.
A sheet-like mass of rock that has been folded over adjacent strata.
Geological nappe whose underside is not in contact with the overflow structure and is at ambient atmospheric pressure.
The ability of a sauce or other relatively thick liquid to coat food, the back of a spoon, etc.
Translations
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From French nappe. Doublet of map, mop, and nape.From French nappe. Doublet of map, mop, and nape.
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