Looking for the meaning of the word NAPPES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NAPPES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Nappe
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 19th century: French
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
nap
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a sheet of rock that has moved sideways over neighbouring strata as a result of an overthrust or folding.
Short Definition:sheet of rock that has moved sideways over neighbouring strata as result of overthrust
Definition:
the desired consistency of a sauce, at which it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon
Short Definition:desired consistency of sauce
Examples:- it is made from a roux and milk, gently simmered and stirred until thickened to a nappe
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