Nape
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /neɪp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nape is a noun meaning (anatomy) The back part of the neck.
Meaning
(anatomy) The back part of the neck.
More Meanings
- (zoology) The part of a fish or bird immediately behind the head.
- (military, slang) Napalm.
- (transitive, military, slang) To bombard with napalm.
- (obsolete) A tablecloth.
Example Sentences
He was still stroking Radar, long glides of his hand from nape to tail.
RHAH: They got through Alpha Company! Anything behind you don't identify itself, blow it away. Two - air strike's coming in. They gonna lay snake and nape right on the perimeter so stay tight in your holes and don't leave 'em.
Word Forms
- napes
- naping
- naped
Synonyms for nape
Depending on context, synonyms include nucha, nuchal, scruff, withers.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scruff, nuque, nuchal, hindneck, necke, nuchalgia.
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