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nap

/næp/

napnoun

naps

/næp/

Translations

poilTextile.

The nap of the velvet fabric was smooth and luxurious to the touch.

Le poil du velours était doux et luxueux au toucher.

sieste

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

power nap

napverb

napped

Past Simple

napped

Past Participle

napping

Gerund

/næp/

Translations

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.

siester

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

napgerund / present participle

Definitions

Engaged in a short sleep; dozing.

The napping guard failed to notice the intruder.

napadjective

/næp/

Functions attributively to modify nouns relating to a short sleep.

Translations

Additional translations

de siesteEmploi descriptif.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for a short sleep.

She keeps a nap blanket in her office for quick rests.

nappast participle

Definitions

Having had its surface brushed to raise a nap; with a soft, fuzzy texture.

He wore a warm, napped wool jacket.