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nap

UK
/næp/
US
/næp/

Translations

napnoun
naps
pl
UK
/næp/
US
/næp/
After lunch, I often take a short nap.
После обеда я часто устраиваю короткую дремоту.
A quick nap can help improve your mood.
Быстрый сон может помочь улучшить настроение.
Additional translations
короткий отдых
дневной отдых
Synonyms
snooze
slumber
doze
rest
catnap
siesta
power nap
napverb
napped
Past Simple
napped
Past Participle
napping
Gerund
UK
/næp/
US
/næp/
I like to nap in the afternoon.
Мне нравится дремать после обеда.
He decided to nap before the meeting.
Он решил вздремнуть перед встречей.
Additional translations
задремать
Synonyms
catnap
rest
slumber
snooze
sleep
doze
napadjective
UK
/næp/
US
/næp/
Functions attributively to modify nouns relating to a short sleep.

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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