Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act of sleeping lightly.
Определения
The act or state of sleeping lightly. His constant dozing during the lecture annoyed the professor.
dozeгерундий или причастие настоящего времени Used attributively as a participial adjective (e.g., "the dozing child").
Определения
Lightly sleeping; in a state of light sleep or drowsiness. She tiptoed past the dozing toddler.