nap meaning and definition

NAP noun

Definition of nap (noun)

1. a period of time spent sleeping
   • "he felt better after a little sleep"; "there wasn't time for a nap"
   • synonyms: sleep
2. a soft or fuzzy surface texture
3. the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave
   • "for uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction"
   • synonyms: pile
4. sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
   • synonyms: cat sleep, catnap, forty winks, short sleep, snooze
5. a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes
   • synonyms: Napoleon

NAP verb

Definition of nap (verb)

1. take a siesta
   • "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour"
   • synonyms: catch a wink, catnap