nape

[US]/neɪp/
[UK]/nep/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the back of the neck; the back of the neck and the part of the back on either side of it.

Phrases & Collocations

sensitive nape

touch her nape

Example Sentences

They were Hooded Crane (52 birds), White-naped Crane (4 birds), Red-crowned Crane (11 birds), Demoiselle Crane (11 birds).

She gently massaged his nape to relieve his tension.

He felt a sharp pain in his nape after the accident.

The kitten nuzzled into the nape of her neck for warmth.

He wore a high-collared shirt to protect his nape from the sun.

She tied her hair up to expose her nape.

The assassin struck at the victim's nape, causing instant death.

He always felt a chill down his nape whenever he entered that abandoned house.

She leaned in to whisper in his ear, her breath tickling his nape.

The barber trimmed the hair at the nape of his neck.

He felt a sense of vulnerability whenever someone touched his nape.

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