Definition
Definition of NAP - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: non-aggression pactRare agreement between countries to not fight each otherRare
- The two nations signed a NAP to ensure peace.
2.
acr: non-aggression principleRare belief in not starting fightsRare
- He follows the NAP to avoid conflicts.
3.
acr: National Action PartyRare political party in MexicoRare
- The NAP won many seats in the election.
4.
acr: Network Access ProtectionTECH. system that controls access to a computer networkTECH.
- NAP helps protect the company network from threats.
Origin of NAP
Acronym for National Association of Photographers
Terms with NAP included in their meaning
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sleep
in a light sleep or nap
technology
short extra nap allowed by an alarm's delay feature
textiles
soft cotton fabric with nap on one side
sleep
short sleep or nap
rest
sleep for a short time or take a nap
sleeping
sleep or take a nap
sleep rest
sleep for a short time or take a nap
quick nap
sleep for a short or needed time
rest
take a short sleep or nap
sleep rest
go to sleep or take a short nap
texture
having a surface with a rough nap
nap
period set aside for a nap
midday rest
rest or nap in the early afternoon, often during hottest hours
daytime nap
short sleep during the day to feel refreshed
rest
sleep or take a nap
textile
coarse heavy woolen fabric with thick nap
textiles
fabric with a soft, long nap
textile trade
woven material with brushed nap, like suede hide
textile
heavy woolen fabric with a long nap
cloth preparation
remove nap from cloth before dyeing
textile
raise the nap on fabric using teasels
fabric
coarse woolen material with a long nap
rest
sleep or take a short nap in a humorous way
textiles
having a finished nap on each side
Examples of NAP in a sentence
A NAP was established to maintain regional stability. Adherents of the NAP avoid aggressive actions. The NAP is central to his philosophy. The NAP proposed new reforms. Many young voters supported the NAP. The IT team enabled NAP on all devices.
NAP ensures only safe computers connect.
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- French:pacte de non-agression, principe de non-agression, ...
- German:NAP, Nichtangriffsprinzip, ...
- Italian:patto di non aggressione, principio di non aggressione, ...
- Spanish:NAP, PNA, ...
- Portuguese:PNA, princípio da não agressão, ...
- Chinese:互不侵犯条约, 不侵略原则, ...
- Japanese:不可侵条約, 非侵略の原則, ...
- Arabic:اِتِّفَاق عَدَم اِعْتِدَاء, مبدأ عدم الاعتداء, ...
- Hebrew:אֲמָנָה נֶגֶד תּוֹקְפָנוּת, עִיקָרוֹן אִי הַתּוֹקְפָנוּת, ...
- Russian:ДНП, принцип ненападения, ...
- Ukrainian:угода про ненапад, ПНБ, ...
- Hindi:एनएपी, अ-आक्रामकता सिद्धांत, ...
Definition of nap - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
restshort sleep during the day
- I took a nap after lunch.
2.
textilesoft surface on fabric or leather
- The nap of the velvet was smooth.
3.
gamblingTECH. UK type of bet in horse racingTECH. UK
- He placed a nap on the favorite horse.
Verb
1.
restsleep for a short period
- I like to nap in the afternoon to recharge..
2.
attentionbe inattentive or off guard
- He was caught napping during the meeting.
Expressions with nap
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short daytime sleep to refresh energy
She took a power nap during her lunch break.
die, often used humorously or casually
He joked that he might take a dirt nap soon.
state of being dead and buried
He took a dirt nap after the accident.
sleep for a short time during the day
I like to have a nap after lunch.
sleep briefly during the day
After lunch, she decided to take a nap to refresh herself..
sleep briefly during the day
She decided to grab a nap before the meeting.
short sleep to feel less tired
I had a nanna nap after lunch.
disposable wet wipe
She grabbed a wet-nap to wipe the table.
in the opposite direction of the natural grain
Brush the velvet against the nap for a unique look.
short sleep to recharge before going out
She took a disco nap before the concert.
brief rest taken during the day
I took a quick nana nap before the meeting.
comfortable dress often worn for relaxing or napping
She wore her nap dress while reading on the couch.
illegal taking away of a teenager
The movie was about a teen-nap incident.
very low-altitude flying close to the ground's surface
Nap-of-the-earth is used to avoid radar detection.
declare intention to win all five tricks
He decided to go nap in the final round.
Origin of nap
Middle English, noppe (a short sleep)
Examples of nap in a sentence
He felt refreshed after a brief nap. The nap on the coat gave it a luxurious feel. She brushed the nap of the fabric to keep it soft. His nap on the underdog paid off unexpectedly. She always studies the odds before placing a nap. He decided to nap before the long drive.
The baby tends to nap after lunch. She napped during the crucial part of the lecture. The security guard napped, missing the intruder.
View all translations of nap
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- French:sieste, faire une sieste, ...
- German:Nickerchen, schlummern, ...
- Italian:pisolino, fare un pisolino, ...
- Spanish:siesta, dormir un rato, ...
- Portuguese:sesta, cochilar, ...
- Chinese:小睡, 走神, ...
- Japanese:昼寝, 昼寝する, ...
- Arabic:قَيْلُولَة, غَفَا, ...
- Hebrew:תְּנוּמָה, לְנַמְנֵם, ...
- Russian:короткий сон, вздремнуть, ...
- Ukrainian:короткий сон, дрімати, ...
- Hindi:झपकी, झपकी लेना, ...
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