Definition of lappes:
(n) :
The gentle, rhythmic sound of water splashing against a solid surface.
(n) :
The rubbing or polishing of a metal surface.
(n) :
A kind of machine blanket or wrapping material used by calico printers.
(n) :
The process of forming a lap or fleece of fibrous material for the carding-machine.
(n) :
(firearms) The process of rubbing away the lands, or metal between the grooves of a rifled gun, to increase the bore.
(n) :
(lutherie) Lengths of fine silk, metal wire, or whalebone wrapped tightly around the stick of the bow of a string instrument adjacent to the leather part of the bow grip at the heel.