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Definition nap in American English

nap noun

noun
/næp/
1

a short sleep, usually during the day

Example

I think I'll take a little nap this afternoon.

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2

the soft top layer of some cloths, carpets, etc. that consists of short fibers that all lie in one direction

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Definition nap in American English