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noun
The profile of a body of water flowing over an obstruction in a vertical drop.
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noun
Either of the two parts of a double cone.
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Topics: mathematics, sciences
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noun
A sheet-like mass of rock that has been folded over adjacent strata.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences
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Synonyms: thrust sheet
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noun
Geological nappe whose underside is not in contact with the overflow structure and is at ambient atmospheric pressure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, hydraulics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
The ability of a sauce or other relatively thick liquid to coat food, the back of a spoon, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle
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verb
To coat (a food) with liquid.
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Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle
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History
From French nappe. Doublet of map, mop, and nape.
Across languages
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