napping

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of nap

noun

1. The act of taking a nap or short sleep.

   “Poor or inadequate sleep hygiene may contribute to difficulty falling asleep and may be a factor in sleep onset insomnia for elderly persons. This is most frequently caused by haphazard and irregular nappings.”

2. The act or process of raising a nap, as on cloth.