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Definition of napping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sleepUK the act of sleeping briefly during the dayUK
- Napping can help you feel more refreshed in the afternoon.
2.
textilesTECH. UK the process of making fabric soft and fuzzyTECH. UK
- Napping improves the texture of the blanket.
Adjective
1.
- The security guard was napping during the break-in.
2.
fuzzy textureUK covered with soft, fuzzy materialUK
- The napping surface of the fabric felt cozy..
Expressions with napping
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find someone unprepared or off guard
The sudden question caught him napping during the meeting.
Origin of napping
Old English, hnappian (doze)
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Examples of napping in a sentence
Napping on the train was the only rest she got between meetings. After dyeing, the mill used napping to raise a soft finish on the flannel. This upholstery gets its cozy feel from careful napping during production. Caught napping, the team lost the match. The manager found the staff napping on the job. The napping blanket was perfect for winter nights.
She loved the napping texture of her new sweater.
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- French:sieste, endormi, ...
- German:Nickerchen, unaufmerksam, ...
- Italian:pisolino, impreparato, ...
- Spanish:siesta, desprevenido, ...
- Portuguese:sesta, desatento, ...
- Chinese:小睡, 疏忽的, ...
- Japanese:昼寝, 油断している, ...
- Arabic:قَيْلولَة, غافِل, ...
- Hebrew:תְּנוּמָה, מְנוּמְנָם, ...
- Russian:дневной сон, застигнутый врасплох, ...
- Ukrainian:денний сон, неуважний, ...
- Hindi:झपकी, असावधान, ...
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.
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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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