nappe

Meanings

• noun

  A thin layer or covering, especially of liquid or soft substance.

• noun

  In the context of geology, a sheet of rock or sediment.

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Variants

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nappe , nappes

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Etymology

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From French nappe, from napper, to nap, from nap, a nap, a napkin.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nappe' is also used in the context of table settings to refer to a large, decorative cloth that covers the table.

2. In the culinary world, a 'nappe' is a sauce that thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

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Related Concepts

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1. Geological nappe: A large sheet of rock or sediment that has been folded and thrust up during mountain building.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'nappe' is used metaphorically to describe a smooth, even surface or layer. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment,' the protagonist Raskolnikov describes the calm surface of a lake as a 'nappe' that belies the chaos beneath.

How to Memorize "nappe"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a thin, smooth layer of liquid or a sheet of rock to remember the meaning of 'nappe'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nappe' with the idea of a smooth, even surface or covering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the French origin of the word, 'napper,' which means 'to nap' or 'to rest.' A 'nappe' is a covering or layer, like a napkin or a sheet of rock.

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