Definition of 'nap'

Noun

1. a period of time spent sleeping; "he felt better after a little sleep"; "there wasn't time for a nap"
      Synonyms: sleep
2. a soft or fuzzy surface texture
3. the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave; "for uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction"
      Synonyms: pile
4. sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
      Synonyms: catnap cat sleep forty winks short sleep snooze
5. a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes
      Synonyms: Napoleon

Verb

1. take a siesta; "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour"
      Synonyms: catnap catch a wink

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