The profile of a body of water flowing over an obstruction in a vertical drop.
Used in a Sentence
nappe
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for nappe.
Editorial note
A well timed reduction, in my opinion, you end up with a sauce that is "nappe".
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Quick take
The profile of a body of water flowing over an obstruction in a vertical drop.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of nappe gathered in one view.
(cooking) The ability of a sauce or other relatively thick liquid to coat food, the back of a spoon, etc.
(cooking) To coat (a food) with liquid.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for nappe.
noun
The profile of a body of water flowing over an obstruction in a vertical drop.
noun
(cooking) The ability of a sauce or other relatively thick liquid to coat food, the back of a spoon, etc.
verb
(cooking) To coat (a food) with liquid.
noun
(mathematics) Either of the two parts of a double cone.
Example sentences
A well timed reduction, in my opinion, you end up with a sauce that is "nappe".
Also "napkin" (from nappe, old for "tablecloth").
Quote examples
A well timed reduction, in my opinion, you end up with a sauce that is "nappe".
Also "napkin" (from nappe, old for "tablecloth").
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use nappe in a sentence?
A well timed reduction, in my opinion, you end up with a sauce that is "nappe".
What does nappe mean?
The profile of a body of water flowing over an obstruction in a vertical drop.
What part of speech is nappe?
nappe is commonly used as noun, verb.