napping

UK
/ˈnæpɪŋ/
US
/ˈnæpɪŋ/
nappingnoun
nappings
pl
Translations
The fabric has a soft napping that feels pleasant to the touch.
Ткань имеет мягкий ворс, который приятно ощущается на ощупь.
After lunch, he often indulges in a brief napping.
После обеда он часто позволяет себе короткую дремоту.
Additional translations
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.
nappinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈnæpɪŋ/
US
/ˈnæpɪŋ/
Definitions
Engaged in sleeping lightly or taking a nap.
The napping child didn't hear the phone ring.
napverb

napping

Gerund

napped
Past Simple
napped
Past Participle
napping
Gerund
UK
/næp/
US
/næp/
Translations
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
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.
napgerund / present participle

napping

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