Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nape
noun
/neɪp/
Definition
The back of the neck.
Examples
- The tattoo artist skillfully designed a flower on her nape.
- He felt a chill run down his spine as the wind blew against his nape.
- She gathered her hair into a bun at the nape of her neck.
Meaning
The nape refers to the area at the back of the neck, just below the skull.
Synonyms
- back of the neck
- cervical region
