nounπShareA short period of sleep, especially one during the day."After lunch, the baby usually takes naps for about an hour. "physiologybodytimeactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day."After a long day at school, the children often naps on the bus ride home. "physiologyactiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be off one's guard."The regulators were caught napping by the financial collapse."mindattitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather."The soft naps on the new velvet chair made it very comfortable to sit on. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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
verbπShareTo form or raise a soft or fuzzy surface on (fabric or leather)."The factory machine naps the wool fabric, creating a soft, fluffy surface perfect for winter coats. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of bet in British horse racing, based on the experts' best tips."My dad follows racing tips closely, and he usually places his naps on the horses the experts recommend. "sportracebetentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA card game in which players take tricks; properly Napoleon.""After dinner, Grandpa taught us how to play naps, a card game where we try to win tricks." "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bid to take five tricks in the card game Napoleon.""In Napoleon, she confidently called naps and successfully won the hand." "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grab; to nab.""The police officer naps the suspect before he can escape." "policeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover (something) with a sauce (usually in passive)."The chef carefully napped the pasta dish with a rich tomato sauce. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) A cup, bowl.""Could you please pass me a couple of naps for the soup?" "utensildrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareKinky or curly hair"Her natural hair was full of beautiful, tight naps that bounced as she walked. "appearancebodystyleraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading