Nape (Noun)
Meaning
The back side of the neck.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- She gently placed her hand on the nape of his neck, feeling the softness of his skin.
- The barber carefully trimmed the hair at the nape of his neck, making sure not to cut too close.
- As she leaned in to kiss him, her lips brushed against the nape of his neck, sending shivers down his spine.
- The detective noticed a faint bruise on the nape of the victim's neck, which suggested that the killer had grabbed him from behind.
- The intricate tattoo on the nape of her neck caught his eye, and he found himself wondering what it meant to her.