napped
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Definition of napped - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
soft textureTECH.covered with a layer of soft, short hairsTECH.
  • The napped fabric felt cozy and warm to the touch.
fluffy fuzzy velvety
2.
fabricTECH.having a soft surface from brushingTECH.
  • The napped blanket was warm and cozy.
brushed fuzzy
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Origin of napped

Middle English, nappe (to cover) + -ed (past tense)

Terms with napped included in their meaning

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textile
leather with a napped surface
textiles
soft napped cotton fabric used for nightwear

Examples of napped in a sentence

  • The napped surface of the blanket was soothing.
  • She wore a napped coat that felt luxurious.
  • The napped upholstery added elegance to the sofa.

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  1. French:duveteux, brossé, ...
  2. German:flauschig, aufgeraut, ...
  3. Italian:peloso, garzato, ...
  4. Spanish:afelpado, cepillado, ...
  5. Portuguese:aveludado, escovado, ...
  6. Chinese:起绒的, 绒面的, ...
  7. Japanese:起毛した, 柔らかい表面の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُبْرُوز, وَبَرِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשׁוּעָר, פְּלוּמָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:ворсистый, начесанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пухнастий, ворсистий, ...
  12. Hindi:मुलायम, नरम, ...
nap
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napping

Definition of nap - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
restshort sleep during the day
  • I took a nap after lunch.
doze siesta snooze
2.
textilesoft surface on fabric or leather
  • The nap of the velvet was smooth.
fuzz pile
3.
gamblingTECH.UKtype of bet in horse racingTECH.UK
  • He placed a nap on the favorite horse.
bet stake wager

Verb

intr.
1.
restsleep for a short period
  • I like to nap in the afternoon to recharge.
doze slumber
2.
attentionbe inattentive or off guard
  • He was caught napping during the meeting.
daydream doze slumber
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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.

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.

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  1. French:sieste, faire une sieste, ...
  2. German:Nickerchen, schlummern, ...
  3. Italian:pisolino, fare un pisolino, ...
  4. Spanish:siesta, dormir un rato, ...
  5. Portuguese:sesta, cochilar, ...
  6. Chinese:小睡, 走神, ...
  7. Japanese:昼寝, 昼寝する, ...
  8. Arabic:قَيْلُولَة, غَفَا, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּנוּמָה, לְנַמְנֵם, ...
  10. Russian:короткий сон, вздремнуть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:короткий сон, дрімати, ...
  12. Hindi:झपकी, झपकी लेना, ...
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