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nap

/næp/noun

उच्चारण नैप

झपकी, छोटी नींद

Basic word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a short sleep, especially during the day

    झपकी, छोटी नींद

    • Grandpa always takes a nap after lunch.
    • a short afternoon nap
    • I had a nap after lunch and felt much better.
    + 2 more examples
    • The baby takes two naps a day.
    • A short nap can help you study better in the evening.

    Synonyms doze snooze siesta rest forty winks

  2. 2

    [sing.]

    the short fine threads on the surface of some cloth, usually lying in the same direction

    (कपड़े का) रोआँ

    • the nap of a velvet cushion
    • Brush the velvet against the nap to change its colour.
    • The nap of the carpet was worn down near the door.

    Synonyms pile

verbnapped, napping
  1. 1

    [I]

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

    झपकी लेना

    • The baby napped for an hour in the afternoon.
    • Grandfather naps on the sofa every afternoon.
    • She napped for twenty minutes on the train.
    + 1 more example
    • The cat napped in the sun all morning.

    Synonyms doze snooze rest

Idioms 1

catch sb napping

to find somebody not paying attention or not prepared, and get an advantage from this

किसी को असावधान या बेख़बर हालत में पकड़ लेना

  • The defenders were caught napping and the striker scored easily.