nap

🇺🇸 /næp/ 🇬🇧 /næp/
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noun
R

a short sleep, often in the day

A quick nap helps me feel rested.

R

soft, short threads on cloth

The fabric's nap feels smooth.

R

expert tip on which horse will win

He gave me the nap for the race.

verb
R

to sleep briefly, usually in the day

I like to nap in the afternoon.

translation

n. a short sleep, often in the day; soft, short threads on cloth; expert tip on which horse will win
v. to sleep briefly, usually in the day

Word Forms

Plural naps
Past napped
Progressive napping
Perfect napped
3rd Present naps