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Definition of napsnext
plural of nap
as in winks
a short sleep so tired that she needed to take a refreshing nap before soccer practice

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plural of nap
as in furs
a soft airy substance or covering high-quality suede has a good, even nap

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naps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of nap
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as in rests
to sleep lightly or briefly decided to let the kids nap for a few more minutes before waking them

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as in sleeps
to be in a state of sleep I'm just going to nap the entire afternoon

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There was the usual banter, gathering together to watch Champions League matches, some afternoon naps and sessions of the card game Wolf, where players assume secret roles similar to the television hit ‘Traitors’. — Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025 There was the usual banter, gathering together to watch Champions League matches, some afternoon naps and sessions of the card game Wolf, where players assume secret roles similar to the television hit ‘Traitors’. — Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025

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