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to nap
01
to take a short period of sleep, typically during the day
Intransitive
Examples
After lunch, she likes to nap for about 20 minutes to recharge.
Napping is a common practice for those working night shifts to combat fatigue.
Nap
01
a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest
Examples
After a long morning of meetings, she decided to take a quick nap to recharge her energy for the afternoon.
The baby fell into a peaceful nap, and her mother enjoyed the quiet time to read a book.
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
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