nappe (Meaning)
nappe (n.)
Sheet; surface; all that portion of a surface that is continuous in such a way that it is possible to pass from any one point of the portion to any other point of the portion without leaving the surface. Thus, some hyperboloids have one nappe, and some have two.
Synonyms & Antonyms of nappe
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nappe Sentence Examples
- The elegant tablecloth was immaculately white, forming a pristine nappe over the gleaming mahogany dining table.
- The waterfall cascaded over the rocks, creating a shimmering nappe that illuminated the surrounding gorge.
- The bride and groom exchanged vows beneath a lace-trimmed nappe that billowed gently in the summer breeze.
- The glacier's massive tongue flowed slowly down the mountain, leaving behind a nappe of ice and moraine.
- The water from the leaky faucet formed a persistent nappe on the bathroom floor, requiring immediate attention.
- The vast aquifer extended hundreds of kilometers, providing a vital nappe that sustained the surrounding ecosystems.
- The firefighters used a special nozzle to create a dense nappe of water that extinguished the raging inferno.
- The sculptor used a chisel and hammer to create intricate nappe folds in the marble statue.
- The intricate needlework on the tablecloth depicted a bird in flight, its wings forming a delicate nappe around its body.
- The tablecloth's nappe hung heavily over the edge of the table, adding an air of grandeur to the formal dining room.
FAQs About the word nappe
Sheet; surface; all that portion of a surface that is continuous in such a way that it is possible to pass from any one point of the portion to any other point
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The elegant tablecloth was immaculately white, forming a pristine nappe over the gleaming mahogany dining table.
The waterfall cascaded over the rocks, creating a shimmering nappe that illuminated the surrounding gorge.
The bride and groom exchanged vows beneath a lace-trimmed nappe that billowed gently in the summer breeze.
The glacier's massive tongue flowed slowly down the mountain, leaving behind a nappe of ice and moraine.
