nape

/neip/
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nape

A cat licks the nape of its kitten's neck.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The nape is the back part of the neck, specifically the lower portion where the hairline often begins. It is the area opposite the front of the throat.
Usage
  • The word nape is a singular, countable noun. It is most commonly used in the phrase "the nape of the neck," though "nape" alone is sufficient.
  • It is a precise anatomical term but is also used in everyday descriptive language.
Examples
  • She wore her hair up, revealing the delicate nape of her neck.
  • A mosquito landed on the nape of his neck.
  • The kitten was carried by its mother, who held it gently by the nape.
Advanced Usage
  • "To seize/take/grab by the nape of the neck": This phrase describes grabbing someone or something (often an animal) firmly at the back of the neck. It can imply control, restraint, or, in the case of animals, a natural carrying method.
    • The mother cat carried her kitten by the nape of its neck.
Variants and Related Words
  • Nuchal (adj): A technical or medical adjective relating to the nape or the back of the neck.
    • The nuchal ligament supports the head.
Synonyms
  • Scruff: Specifically refers to the loose skin at the back of the neck, especially of an animal. Often used interchangeably with "nape" but emphasizes the graspable skin.
  • Nucha: A rare, technical synonym used primarily in anatomical contexts.
nape

A cat licks the nape of its kitten's neck.

Noun
  1. the back side of the neck

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