English Dictionary

nap

IPA（発音記号）

/nap/

名詞

可算名詞 不可算名詞

A soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather. / The common direction, on some kinds of fabric, of the hairs making up the pile.

日本語の意味

布や革などの表面に見られる、柔らかくもふもふした繊維の状態、またはその繊維の方向や向き

The tailor stroked the suede to lift the nap and reveal its rich texture.

仕立て屋はスエードを撫でて起毛を立たせ、その豊かな風合いを引き出した。

意味（1）

A soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather.

I tell thee, Jack Cade the clothier means to dress the commonwealth, and turn it, and set a new nap upon it.

意味（2）

The common direction, on some kinds of fabric, of the hairs making up the pile.

If the fabric has a nap, make sure all pieces are cut with the nap going the same direction.

naps （ plural ）