catnap
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cat·nap
(kăt′năp′)n.
A short nap; a light sleep.
intr.v. cat·napped, cat·nap·ping, cat·naps
To take a short nap; doze lightly.
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catnap
(ˈkætˌnæp)n
a short sleep or doze
vb, -naps, -napping or -napped
(intr) to sleep or doze for a short time or intermittently
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cat•nap
(ˈkætˌnæp)n., v. -napped, -nap•ping. n.
1. a short, light nap.
v.i. 2. to sleep briefly; doze.
[1815–25, Amer.]
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catnap
Past participle: catnapped
Gerund: catnapping
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Noun | 1. | ![]() sleeping - the suspension of consciousness and decrease in metabolic rate siesta - a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries) zizz - a nap; "Arthur's taking a short zizz" |
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