nape

Meanings

• noun

  The back of the neck, especially above the shoulders.

  - "He had a birthmark on the nape of his neck."
  - "She massaged the tense muscles at the nape of his neck."

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Pronunciation

1. /neɪp/
   
   
   
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2. /neɪp/
   
   
   
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3. /neɪp/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

nucha , nuchal , scruff , scruff of the neck , withers

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nape
cape , ape , tape , fape , grape

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Variants

List of all variants of nape that leads to same result
nape , napes

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Etymology

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Old English nap, from Proto-Germanic *nabo, from *nab-, neck. Related to Dutch nek and German Nacken.

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Trivia

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1. The nape is a common location for animals to bite during fights.

2. In ancient Egypt, people believed that the nape was a sacred area and often wore collars to protect it.

3. The word 'nape' is also used to describe the back part of a boat.

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Related Concepts

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1. nape of the neck: A common location for massages, birthmarks, and tattoos.

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Culture

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In literature, the nape is often described as a vulnerable or erogenous area. In art, it is a common location for portraits to depict the neck and shoulders.

How to Memorize "nape"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the back of your own neck above your shoulders.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nape' with the back of your neck.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'Nap above the Shoulders' to remember the meaning of 'nape'.

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