nap

(noun) a period of time spent sleeping. Synonyms: sleep. Examples: "He felt better after a little sleep." "There wasn't time for a nap."

(noun) a soft or fuzzy surface texture.

(noun) the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave. Synonyms: pile. Examples: "For uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction."

(noun) sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed). Synonyms: catnap, cat sleep, forty winks, short sleep, snooze.

(noun) a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes. Synonyms: Napoleon.

(verb) take a siesta. Synonyms: catnap, catch a wink. Examples: "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour."