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Definition of nap
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noun (2)Definition of nap (Entry 3 of 6)
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verb (2)Definition of nap (Entry 4 of 6)
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noun (3)Definition of nap (Entry 5 of 6)
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“Nap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nap. Accessed 20 May. 2022.
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