nap

/nˈæp/

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Definitions

Noun
a period of time spent sleeping; "he felt better after a little sleep"; "there wasn''t time for a nap"
Noun
a soft or fuzzy surface texture
Noun
the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave; "for uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction"
Noun
sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
Noun
a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes
Verb
take a siesta; "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour"