nap

Words with a similar base: catnap, nap

'nap'

[sleep.n.03] as in: a period of time spent sleeping

Examples:
he felt better after a little sleep
there wasn't time for a nap

'nap'

[nap.n.02] as in: a soft or fuzzy surface texture

'nap'

[pile.n.07] as in: the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave

Examples:
for uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction

'nap'

[nap.n.04] as in: sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)

'nap'

[napoleon.n.03] as in: a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes

'nap'

[nap.v.01] as in: take a siesta

Examples:
She naps everyday after lunch for an hour

Origins

					nap (English)
├── nappe (Middle English (1100-1500))
├── nappen (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   └── hnappian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── napper (French)

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