To nap is to sleep for a short period of time. When you nap, you usually sleep for a few hours, but you can sometimes nap for a whole day.
I took a nap after lunch to recover from the day's activities.
She napped for two hours after she got home from work.
adjective
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
Synonyms:
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The power nap is thought to maximize the benefits of sleep versus time.
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It should not be confused with the nap of the cloth.
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After the raising process, the nap is uneven.
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Baize is available with and without a perceptible nap.
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She loves the idea and chooses to nap.
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Cows and babies can nap in the shade of a tree.
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Flannelette is a light, napped cotton the texture of flannel.
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The kitten sat on my lap and took a nap.
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The hammock on the cabin's roofed porch was a coveted napping spot.
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The nap I took was the most interest part of the game.