nape

[ neyp, nap ]

noun

1. the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck ).

nape

¹

/ neɪp /

verb

1. slang:military.
   tr to attack with napalm

nape

²

/ neɪp /

noun

1. the back of the neck nuchal

Word History and Origins

Origin of nape¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

Word History and Origins

Origin of nape¹

C13: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Tanzania's information minister Nape Nnauye has been removed from his post following an outcry over comments he made suggesting that elections could be rigged.

From BBC

They envisage that "this fresh perspective can serve as a labelling system for entangled states, akin to an alphabet!" says Dr Isaac Nape, a co-investigator.

From Science Daily

"Similar to how spheres, doughnuts, and handcuffs are distinguished by the number of holes they contain, our quantum skyrmions can be differentiated by their topological aspects in the same fashion," says Nape.

From Science Daily

In most instances, the male bat mounted the female from behind, bit her nape, and moved his penis in a probing fashion until the head was firmly pressed against her vulva.

From Science Magazine

While the two bats hang upside down, the male climbs on the female’s back and grasps the nape of her neck.

From New York Times

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