nap is the dictionary form of Naper Definition of nap
nap has definitions from the fields of biology,cards,games
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[ noun ] a soft or fuzzy surface texture
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[ noun ] a period of time spent sleeping

Synonyms

sleep

Examples

"he felt better after a little sleep" "there wasn't time for a nap"

3
[ verb ] take a siesta

Synonyms

catch_a_wink catnap

Examples

"She naps everyday after lunch for an hour"

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[ noun ] (cards,games) a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes

Synonyms

napoleon

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[ noun ] the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave

Synonyms

pile

Examples

"for uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction"

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[ noun ] (biology) a short sleep (usually not in bed)
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