Synonyms for nape

Grammar : Noun

Spell : neyp, nap

Phonetic Transcription : neɪp, næp

Définition of nape

Origin : "back of the neck," c.1300, of unknown origin, perhaps from Old French hanap "a goblet," in reference to the hollow at the base of the skull. "The entire absence of forms with initial k makes it difficult to connect the word with the apparently synonymous OFris (hals) knap [OED].

As in neck : noun narrow connector

Example sentences :

She could hear his light breathing, she could discern his profile, then the nape of his neck.
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

But Gilles took him by the nape of his dirty neck and haled him back into the room.
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

Oliver caught him by the nape of his neck, spun him round, and flung him into the arms of Jasper.
Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini

Pull the nape cord taut and tie it to neck-wire in roof of mouth.
Extract from : « Taxidermy » by Leon Luther Pray

For the pain in the head, a blister to the nape of the neck.
Extract from : « North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 » by Various

He became aware of grey hairs curling over the nape of the neck.
Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad

Usually she wore it braided, and tied at the nape of her neck.
Extract from : « The Rich Little Poor Boy » by Eleanor Gates

She was carrying her kitten as does a cat, by the nape of the neck.
Extract from : « Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers » by John Burroughs

He held the man by the nape of the neck, and the blood was spurting.
Extract from : « The Brass Bell » by Eugne Sue

The cheeks and nape are white, while the rest of the upper plumage is iron grey.
Extract from : « Birds of the Indian Hills » by Douglas Dewar

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