nappe
Dam's flowing curtain
A nappe is a large sheet of rock that has been thrust over other formations, often traveling considerable distances during mountain-building events.
Geologists identify nappes in folded mountain ranges where older rock lies atop younger.
In a different sense, nappe describes the sheet of water flowing over a dam or weir: The nappe separated cleanly from the spillway crest.
Successive downward flow
- torrentViolent rushing flow
- plungeSudden steep descent
- cataractClouded eye lens
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
sheet · overflow · spillway · mist · spray · flow · stream · drop
Forceful forward motion
- faultImperfection or blame
- tectonicsStudy of crustal deformation
- strataParallel geological layers
- orogenyGeological mountain formation
fold · metamorphism · subduction · crust · lithosphere · sediment · rock · gneiss
cascade
Successive downward flow
curtain · sheet · overflow · spillway · mist · spray · flow · stream · drop · veil
thrust
Forceful forward motion
orogeny · fold · metamorphism · subduction · crust · lithosphere · sediment · rock · gneiss · suture
linen
Flax-derived textile
embroidery · elegance · setting · drape · cloth · table · formal · damask · overlay · cover
glaze
Thin lustrous coating
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
- coatingApplied surface covering
- ganacheChocolate-cream confection blend
caramel · chocolate · fondant · icing · drizzle · pour · consistency · viscosity · spoon · dessert
- take a napBrief daytime slumber
- nap timeScheduled midday slumber
- cat napBrief light sleep
- afternoon napDaytime sleep session
- power napBrief restorative sleep
- paper napkinDisposable dining wipe