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napped

UK
/næpt/
US
/næpt/

Translations

napverb

napped

Past Simple

napped
Past Simple
napped
Past Participle
napping
Gerund
UK
/næp/
US
/næp/
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
snooze
sleep
slumber
rest
catnap
doze
nappast participle

napped

Used of cloth or leather that has been brushed to raise a soft, fuzzy surface (napped).
grattéTextile.
He wore a warm, napped wool jacket.
Il portait une veste chaude en laine grattée.

Definitions

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.
nappast participle
Having had its surface brushed to raise a nap; with a soft, fuzzy texture.
He wore a warm, napped wool jacket.
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