nap
1 of 2verb/næp/
Forms:naps,napping,napped,napped
1
to take a short period of sleep, typically during the day
- After lunch, she likes to nap for about 20 minutes to recharge.
- Napping is a common practice for those working night shifts to combat fatigue.
- The baby napped peacefully in the crib.
- During the weekend, she often naps to catch up on sleep.
- He decided to nap for a while after a long day of work.
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