What is the meaning of nap?

noun

  • A period of time spent sleeping.
    • usage: "he felt better after a little sleep"; "there wasn't time for a nap"
  • A soft or fuzzy surface texture.
  • The yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave.
    • usage: "for uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction"
  • Sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed.
  • A card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes.

verb

  • Take a siesta.
    • usage: "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour"
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APAWordNet. (2010). nap. Retrieved September 22, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/nap/definitions/1192397
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