Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nape
noun
/neɪp/
Definition
The back part of the neck.
Examples
- The hair at the nape of her neck was tied into a bun.
- He felt a chill at the nape as the breeze blew through the open window.
Meaning
The nape refers to the area at the back of the neck, situated just above the shoulders.
Synonyms
- back of the neck
- nuchal region
- scruff
