The ordinary meaning of nap is to doze off during the day. The secondary meaning is to be offguard. Hence the phrase Catch them napping . Flying by the nap of the earth refers to the practice of flying low to the earth (undetected by radar) to catch the enemy by surprise (or napping).
the tribunes The Tribunes were elected representatives that protected the plebeians from mistreatment. The Tribunes attended meetings of the consuls or Senate in an attempt to bring justice to the plebeians.
The 37-year-old Los Angeles Lakers guard announced in a poem Sunday that he would retire at the end of this season. The outlet he used: The Playersâ Tribune, the digital media venture started by former New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter. Mr. Bryant, a recent investor in the company, holds the title âeditorial directorâ and contributes his writing to the site.