What does NAPPE mean?

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Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a sheet-like layer of rock that has been moved by thrust faulting from its original position and is now overlying a younger rock layer

Pronunciations: US: /næp/; UK: /næp/

Origin and Usage: The word "nappe" originated from the French word "nappe" which means "tablecloth". It was first used in English in the late 19th century to describe a sheet of rock that had been thrust over another rock layer due to tectonic forces. The term is commonly used in geology to describe the structure of mountain ranges.

Synonyms: sheet, layer, slab, stratum

Related Words: fault, thrust, layer, shale, slate

Example Sentences:

• The nappe of rock was clearly visible in the cliff face.
• The geologist explained how the nappe had formed.
• The nappe was thrust over the younger rock layer during the mountain-building process.