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nap

UK
/næp/
US
/næp/

Translations

napnoun
naps
pl
UK
/næp/
US
/næp/
poilTextile.
The nap of the velvet fabric was smooth and luxurious to the touch.
Le poil du velours était doux et luxueux au toucher.
After lunch, I took a quick nap to recharge for the afternoon.
Après le déjeuner, j'ai fait une sieste rapide pour me remettre d'aplomb pour l'après-midi.
Additional translations
sommeFamilier.
tuyauFamilier; courses hippiques.
napoléonJeu de cartes.
Synonyms
doze
rest
slumber
snooze
power nap
siesta
catnap
napverb
napped
Past Simple
napped
Past Participle
napping
Gerund
UK
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US
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gratterTextile.
After weaving, the cloth is napped to enhance its warmth and texture.
Après le tissage, l'étoffe est grattée pour améliorer sa chaleur et sa texture.
After lunch, I like to nap for about 20 minutes to recharge.
Après le déjeuner, j'aime siester pendant une vingtaine de minutes pour reprendre des forces.
Additional translations
somnolerAu figuré.
Synonyms
rest
catnap
doze
sleep
slumber
snooze
napadjective
UK
/næp/
US
/næp/
Functions attributively to modify nouns relating to a short sleep.
Additional translations
de siesteEmploi descriptif.

Definitions

napnoun
A short sleep, especially during the day.
After lunch, I took a quick nap to recharge for the afternoon.
A soft or fuzzy surface on fabric or leather.
The nap of the velvet fabric was smooth and luxurious to the touch.
A tip or recommendation regarded as the best bet of the day, especially in horse racing (chiefly British, informal).
His nap for the 3:15 at Kempton was a long-shot named Midnight Mist.
A trick-taking card game, short for "Napoleon".
After dinner, we played several rounds of nap at the kitchen table.
napverb
To take a short sleep, especially during the day.
After lunch, I like to nap for about 20 minutes to recharge.
To raise the nap on (fabric) by brushing so as to produce a soft, fuzzy surface.
After weaving, the cloth is napped to enhance its warmth and texture.
To be inattentive or not alert; to fail to notice or respond to something.
The company was caught napping by the sudden change in market conditions.
napadjective
Relating to or intended for a short sleep.
She keeps a nap blanket in her office for quick rests.
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