nap (n.)

  1. a period of time spent sleeping; he felt better after a little sleep; there wasnt time for a nap

    [ Syn: sleep ]

  2. a soft or fuzzy surface texture

  3. 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

    [ Syn: pile ]

  4. sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)

    [ Syn: catnap , cat sleep , forty winks , short sleep , snooze ]

  5. a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes

    [ Syn: napoleon ]

    nap (v.)

  1. take a siesta; She naps everyday after lunch for an hour

    [ Syn: catnap , catch a wink ]

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