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to nap
01
to take a short period of sleep, typically during the day
Intransitive
Nap
01
a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest
02
a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes
03
the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave
04
a soft or fuzzy surface texture
05
a period of time spent sleeping
nap
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napped
adj
napped
adj
napping
adj
napping
adj
Example
The baby napped peacefully in the crib.
During the weekend, she often naps to catch up on sleep.
He decided to nap for a while after a long day of work.
After lunch, she likes to nap for about 20 minutes to recharge.
A sudden touch on the shoulder can effectively rouse someone who is napping.
