Nappe Definition
năp
noun
A sheet of water flowing over a dam or similar structure.
American Heritage
A mass or sheet of rock that has been moved horizontally by geologic forces.
Webster's New World
Either of the two identical portions of a cone that meet at the vertex: each portion is equivalent to a right circular cone.
Webster's New World
(hydraulics) Nappe, the underside of which is not in contact with the overflow structure and is at ambient atmospheric pressure.
Wiktionary
(cooking) The ability of a liquid to "coat the back of a spoon" or the act of coating a food.
To nappe a leg of lamb with glaze.
Wiktionary
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