Definition of nappe in English:

nappe

noun napnap

Geology

A sheet of rock that has moved sideways over neighbouring strata as a result of an overthrust or folding.
〔地质〕推覆体
Example sentencesExamples
- Moine rocks within the Moine nappe are mainly unmigmatized psammites which locally may preserve sedimentary structures.
- Another important difference is that the basement of one of the Menderes nappes (dine nappe, see below) is of Neoproterozoic to Cambrian age.
- On its south side the Oytag arc is thrust over Carboniferous sandstones and limestones that are folded into spectacular nappes.
- Stratigraphic relationships show that the Mata nappe follows a recumbent fold structure characterized by a normal and an inverted fold limb.
- Along the eastern margin of the nappe folds verge to the east and the cleavage fans until it dips westward.
- Southwest of the Dornoch Firth, the Sgurr Beag Thrust divides the Moine rocks into two major nappes.
- In Tertiary time, the Batain nappes were unconformably overlain by carbonate and elastic rocks.

Origin

Late 19th century: from French nappe 'tablecloth'.

Rhymes

bap, cap, chap, clap, dap, entrap, enwrap, flap, frap, gap, giftwrap, hap, knap, lap, Lapp, map, nap, pap, rap, sap, schappe, scrap, slap, snap, strap, tap, trap, wrap, yap, zap

Definition of nappe in US English:

nappe

nounnap

1Geology
A sheet of rock that has moved sideways over neighboring strata as a result of an overthrust or folding.
〔地质〕推覆体
Example sentencesExamples
- Another important difference is that the basement of one of the Menderes nappes (dine nappe, see below) is of Neoproterozoic to Cambrian age.
- Along the eastern margin of the nappe folds verge to the east and the cleavage fans until it dips westward.
- In Tertiary time, the Batain nappes were unconformably overlain by carbonate and elastic rocks.
- Stratigraphic relationships show that the Mata nappe follows a recumbent fold structure characterized by a normal and an inverted fold limb.
- Southwest of the Dornoch Firth, the Sgurr Beag Thrust divides the Moine rocks into two major nappes.
- Moine rocks within the Moine nappe are mainly unmigmatized psammites which locally may preserve sedimentary structures.
- On its south side the Oytag arc is thrust over Carboniferous sandstones and limestones that are folded into spectacular nappes.
2Cooking
The desired consistency of a sauce, at which it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
it is made from a roux and milk, gently simmered and stirred until thickened to a nappe

Origin

Late 19th century: French.

词汇	nappe
释义	Definition of nappe in English: nappe noun napnap Geology A sheet of rock that has moved sideways over neighbouring strata as a result of an overthrust or folding. 〔地质〕推覆体 Example sentencesExamples Moine rocks within the Moine nappe are mainly unmigmatized psammites which locally may preserve sedimentary structures. Another important difference is that the basement of one of the Menderes nappes (dine nappe, see below) is of Neoproterozoic to Cambrian age. On its south side the Oytag arc is thrust over Carboniferous sandstones and limestones that are folded into spectacular nappes. Stratigraphic relationships show that the Mata nappe follows a recumbent fold structure characterized by a normal and an inverted fold limb. Along the eastern margin of the nappe folds verge to the east and the cleavage fans until it dips westward. Southwest of the Dornoch Firth, the Sgurr Beag Thrust divides the Moine rocks into two major nappes. In Tertiary time, the Batain nappes were unconformably overlain by carbonate and elastic rocks. Origin Late 19th century: from French nappe 'tablecloth'. Rhymes bap, cap, chap, clap, dap, entrap, enwrap, flap, frap, gap, giftwrap, hap, knap, lap, Lapp, map, nap, pap, rap, sap, schappe, scrap, slap, snap, strap, tap, trap, wrap, yap, zap Definition of nappe in US English: nappe nounnap 1Geology A sheet of rock that has moved sideways over neighboring strata as a result of an overthrust or folding. 〔地质〕推覆体 Example sentencesExamples Another important difference is that the basement of one of the Menderes nappes (dine nappe, see below) is of Neoproterozoic to Cambrian age. Along the eastern margin of the nappe folds verge to the east and the cleavage fans until it dips westward. In Tertiary time, the Batain nappes were unconformably overlain by carbonate and elastic rocks. Stratigraphic relationships show that the Mata nappe follows a recumbent fold structure characterized by a normal and an inverted fold limb. Southwest of the Dornoch Firth, the Sgurr Beag Thrust divides the Moine rocks into two major nappes. Moine rocks within the Moine nappe are mainly unmigmatized psammites which locally may preserve sedimentary structures. On its south side the Oytag arc is thrust over Carboniferous sandstones and limestones that are folded into spectacular nappes. 2Cooking The desired consistency of a sauce, at which it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. it is made from a roux and milk, gently simmered and stirred until thickened to a nappe Origin Late 19th century: French.
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