nap

B1
Pronunciation
/nap/
/næp/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A short period of sleep, especially one during the day.

2 Definition

A soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather.

3 Definition

The common direction, on some kinds of fabric, of the hairs making up the pile.

Example Sentences
  • If the fabric has a nap, make sure all pieces are cut with the nap going the same direction.
4 Definition

A type of bet in British horse racing, based on the experts' best tips.

5 Definition

A card game in which players take tricks; properly Napoleon.

6 Definition

A bid to take five tricks in the card game Napoleon.

7 Definition

(dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) A cup, bowl.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.

Synonyms
doze snooze
2 Definition

To be off one's guard.

Example Sentences
  • The regulators were caught napping by the financial collapse.
3 Definition

To form or raise a soft or fuzzy surface on (fabric or leather).

4 Definition

To grab; to nab.

5 Definition

To cover (something) with a sauce (usually in passive).