noun🔗ShareA short period of sleep, especially one during the day."After lunch, I took a nap to recharge before my afternoon classes. "physiologytimebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day."After lunch, the baby likes to nap for about an hour. "physiologyactiontimebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be off one's guard."The regulators were caught napping by the financial collapse."actionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather."The sofa had a soft nap, making it comfortable for long naps. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe common direction, on some kinds of fabric, of the hairs making up the pile."If the fabric has a nap, make sure all pieces are cut with the nap going the same direction."materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo form or raise a soft or fuzzy surface on (fabric or leather)."The tailor carefully napped the leather for the new, soft-feeling briefcase. "materialindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA type of bet in British horse racing, based on the experts' best tips."My uncle placed a nap on the favorite horse in the race, hoping for a win. "sportracebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA card game in which players take tricks; properly Napoleon."During family game night, we played a nap, and my sister won three tricks. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA bid to take five tricks in the card game Napoleon."My sister took a nap in the card game Napoleon, hoping to win the hand. "gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo grab; to nab."The security guard managed to nap the shoplifter before he could escape the store. "actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cover (something) with a sauce (usually in passive)."The chicken was gently napped with a creamy mushroom sauce before being served. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) A cup, bowl."Grandma brought a large, heavy nap to the table for the stew. "utensildrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
