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nap

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Verb

  1. To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.
  2. To be off one's guard.
  3. To form or raise a soft or fuzzy surface on (fabric or leather).
  4. To grab; to nab.
  5. To cover (something) with a sauce. (usually in the passive)

Noun

  1. A short period of sleep, especially one during the day.
  2. A soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather.
  3. The common direction, on some kinds of fabric, of the hairs making up the pile.
  4. A type of bet in British horse racing, based on the experts' best tips.
  5. A card game in which players take tricks; properly Napoleon.
  6. A bid to take five tricks in the card game Napoleon.
  7. A cup, bowl.
  8. Acronym of non-aggression pact.

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