Nappe


[nap] /næp/

noun
1.
Geology. a large mass of rock thrust a considerable distance along a nearly horizontal fault plane or in an overturned anticlinal fold.
2.
Geometry. one of the two equal sections of a cone.
/næp/
noun
1.
a large sheet or mass of rock, commonly a recumbent fold, that has been thrust from its original position by earth movements
2.
the sheet of water that flows over a dam or weir
3.
(geometry) either of the two parts into which a cone (sense 2) is divided by the vertex

Read Also:

  • Nappa

    [nap-uh, nah-puh] /ˈnæp ə, ˈnɑ pə/ noun 1. a very soft glove leather made from the skin of a sheep, kid, or goat. /ˈnæpə/ noun 1. a soft leather, used in gloves and clothes, made from sheepskin, lambskin, or kid

  • Napped

    [nap] /næp/ verb (used without object), napped, napping. 1. to sleep for a short time; doze. 2. to be off one’s guard: The question caught him napping. verb (used with object), napped, napping. 3. to sleep or doze through (a period of time, an activity, etc.) (usually followed by away): I napped the afternoon away. […]

  • Napper

    [nap-er] /ˈnæp ər/ noun 1. a textile worker who cloth. 2. a machine for putting a on cloth. [nap-er] /ˈnæp ər/ noun 1. a person who or dozes. /ˈnæpə/ noun 1. a person or thing that raises the nap on cloth /ˈnæpə/ noun 1. (Brit) a slang or dialect word for head (sense 1)

  • Napping

    [nap] /næp/ verb (used without object), napped, napping. 1. to sleep for a short time; doze. 2. to be off one’s guard: The question caught him napping. verb (used with object), napped, napping. 3. to sleep or doze through (a period of time, an activity, etc.) (usually followed by away): I napped the afternoon away. […]

  • Nappie

    [nap-ee] /ˈnæp i/ noun, plural nappies. 1. a small shallow dish, usually round and often of glass, with a flat bottom and sloping sides, for serving food. /ˈnæpɪ/ noun (pl) -pies 1. (Brit) a piece of soft material, esp towelling or a disposable material, wrapped around a baby in order to absorb its urine and […]


Disclaimer: Nappe definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.