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nap

Definition

  • noun: a short period of sleep especially during the day
  • noun: a hairy or downy surface (as on a fabric)
  • verb: to sleep briefly especially during the day
  • verb: to sleep for a short period of time especially during the day
  • synonyms: doze, siesta, pile

Examples

  • When the problem appeared again, the government was 'caught napping'. [=the government was not prepared to deal with it]

  • The goalie had to be 'napping' when that ball got by him.

  • She awoke from her 'nap' rested and refreshed.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Wade! And as I come back Get the sword! magician! I need your help! Merlin! I call you to me, please! Sorry. I considered taking a nap What do you want from me? Shoukata took the mistress of the forest as a hostage! That sounds not good. But my help you need not it not really? (..)
    2011 The Dragon Warrior