sleeping (n.)

  1. the state of being asleep

  2. quiet and inactive restfulness

    [ Syn: quiescence , quiescency , dormancy ]

  3. the suspension of consciousness and decrease in metabolic rate

    sleeping (adj.)

  1. lying with head on paws as if sleeping

    [ Syn: dormant ]

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