Nappe
noun
A large sheet or body of rock that has been moved from its original position.
The movement of the Earth's crust can create nappes.
Often appears as...
- fault nappe
- fold nappe
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A fact or condition of being covered or soaked.
After the heavy rain, the entire baseball field was under a nappe of water.
Often appears as...
- nappe of water
- nappe of paint
noun
Piece of fabric, such as a tablecloth, used to dress a table.
The restaurant was elegant with elegant nappes on each table.
Often appears as...
- white nappe
- cotton nappe
noun
A large sheet or body of rock that has been moved from its original position.
The movement of the Earth's crust can create nappes.
Often appears as...
- fault nappe
- fold nappe
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A fact or condition of being covered or soaked.
After the heavy rain, the entire baseball field was under a nappe of water.
Often appears as...
- nappe of water
- nappe of paint
noun
Piece of fabric, such as a tablecloth, used to dress a table.
The restaurant was elegant with elegant nappes on each table.
Often appears as...
- white nappe
- cotton nappe
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Geology Term
Used specifically in geological contexts to describe rock formations.
The geologist explained that the nappe was evidence of historical seismic activity.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Usage
Often found in specialized or academic texts rather than everyday conversation.
In our geology class, we learned about how nappes are formed.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Commonly Known
The term may not be familiar to those outside the field of geology.
He was puzzled when he read about nappes in the science journal.
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