A nap is a quick sleep to get more energy. People often nap in the daytime when they feel tired.
I took a nap after lunch today.
The baby needs a nap every afternoon.
To nap means to sleep for a short time during the day. It helps people feel less tired and more awake.
I like to nap after work.
She naps on the sofa every afternoon.
Nap is the soft, fuzzy surface on cloth or fabric. It is made from short fibers that stand up from the main fabric.
The jacket's nap feels smooth and soft.
The carpet has a thick nap that is warm.
Nap means the way fabric fibers lie. It is important in sewing because it changes how the fabric looks and feels.
Cut the cloth following its nap carefully.
The coat's color changes depending on the nap.
This meaning is similar to the first but focuses on short resting breaks that refresh people, especially children.
The toddler had a nap after playing hard.
I need a quick nap before studying again.
A nap here means a light or short sleep taken often without planning. It can happen anytime a person feels very tired.
He fell into a nap during the meeting.
She caught a small nap on the bus.
To nap can also mean to lean the head forward as if falling asleep or feeling very tired. It is like dozing while sitting.
He napped his head during the long speech.
The child napped forward and fell asleep.
