nap

• Существительное, обозначающее короткий период сна, особенно днём, или мягкую, пушистую поверхность ткани.

A noun referring to a short period of sleep, especially during the day, or a soft, fuzzy surface texture on fabric.

1. Short sleepA1informal

   A brief period of sleep, often taken during the day and not in a bed.

   Короткий сон

   • I took a quick nap after lunch.
   • She had a short nap on the sofa.
   • A power nap can help you feel refreshed.

   Synonymscatnapdozeforty winkskipsiestasnooze

2. Fabric surfaceB2formal

   The soft, fuzzy texture on the surface of certain fabrics like velvet or corduroy, created by raised fibers.

   Ворс

   • The velvet has a soft nap that feels luxurious.
   • Brush the nap of the corduroy in one direction.
   • The rug's nap was worn down from heavy foot traffic.

   Synonymsdownflufffuzzpile

3. C1formalbritish

   A card game similar to whist, often played for stakes.

   Карточная игра

   • They played a round of nap at the club.
   • Nap is a classic trick-taking game.
   • He won a small pot in a game of nap.

   Synonymsnapoleon

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия сна в течение короткого периода времени, обычно днём.

A verb used to indicate the act of sleeping for a short period of time, typically during the day.

1. Take a short sleepA2informal

   To sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.

   Вздремнуть

   • She likes to nap after lunch.
   • He napped for twenty minutes before the meeting.
   • The baby is napping in the other room.

   Synonymscatnapdozenod offsnooze