definition of
[sleeping]

[1] #1 sleeping n. the state of being asleep. wn

[2] #2 sleeping s. [dormant] lying with head on paws as if sleeping. wn

[3] #3 sleeping n. [quiescence, quiescency, dormancy] quiet and inactive restfulness. wn

[4] #4 sleeping n. the suspension of consciousness and decrease in metabolic rate. wn