nape
Nape (noun) means the back of the neck. Example: “She swept her hair up, exposing the nape of her neck.”
How to use nape
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe back part of your neck, just below the head.
Word forms
naped past tense, napes plural, napes plural, napes singular
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She swept her hair up, exposing the _____ of her neck.
Etymology
From Middle English nape, of uncertain origin — possibly linked to an old word for a cup or hollow, describing the small dip at the base of the skull.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for nape
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What does “nape” mean?
The word “nape” means the back of the neck. In plain terms, the back part of your neck, just below the head.
How do you pronounce “nape”?
“Nape” is pronounced nayp (/neɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “nape” in a sentence?
Here is “nape” used in a sentence: “She swept her hair up, exposing the nape of her neck.”
What is another word for “nape”?
Words with a similar meaning to “nape” include nucha, nuchal, scruff, scruff of the neck and withers.
What part of speech is “nape”?
“Nape” is a noun.
Where does the word “nape” come from?
The word “nape” comes from Middle English. From Middle English nape, of uncertain origin — possibly linked to an old word for a cup or hollow, describing the small dip at the base of the skull.