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napping

/ˈnæpɪŋ/

nappingnoun

nappings

Translations

sieste

After lunch, she indulged in some napping to recharge for the afternoon.

Après le déjeuner, elle s'est offert une sieste pour refaire le plein d'énergie pour l'après-midi.

Additional translations

grattageTextile.

Definitions

The act of taking a short sleep, especially during the day.

After lunch, she indulged in some napping to recharge for the afternoon.

A finishing process used on fabrics to raise a fuzzy surface (nap).

Napping gives flannel its characteristic softness.

Synonyms

nappinggerund / present participle

/ˈnæpɪŋ/

Translations

assoupi

The napping child didn't hear the phone ring.

L'enfant assoupi n'a pas entendu sonner le téléphone.

Definitions

Engaged in sleeping lightly or taking a nap.

The napping child didn't hear the phone ring.

Synonyms

napverb

napping

Gerund

napped

Past Simple

napped

Past Participle

napping

Gerund

/næp/

Translations

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.

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.

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

napping

Used attributively of a person or thing that is sleeping or inattentive.

Translations

assoupi

The napping guard failed to notice the intruder.

Le gardien assoupi n'a pas remarqué l'intrus.

Definitions

Engaged in a short sleep; dozing.

The napping guard failed to notice the intruder.

napnoun

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.

napadjective

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.