nape
[ neyp, nap ]
/ neɪp, næp /
noun
the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
Origin of nape
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50
Words nearby nape
Example sentences from the Web for nape
British Dictionary definitions for nape (1 of 2)
nape
1
/ (neɪp) /
noun
the back of the neck
Related adjective: nuchal
Word Origin for nape
C13: of unknown origin
British Dictionary definitions for nape (2 of 2)
nape
2
/ (neɪp) /
verb
(tr) US military slang
to attack with napalm
Medical definitions for nape
nape
[ nāp, năp ]
n.
The back of the neck.