Nape

usgb/neɪp/
noun

The back part of the neck.

She rubbed the nape of her neck, feeling stiff after many hours at the computer.
Visual representation of "nape" - The back part of the neck

Often appears as...

  • nape of the neck
  • brush the nape
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Physical Sensation

Often used when describing a physical feeling on the neck, like touch or pain.

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A shiver ran down the nape of my neck.
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Emotional Intimacy

Touching the nape can suggest closeness or affection in romantic contexts.

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He gently caressed the nape of her neck.
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Vulnerability

The nape can symbolize a vulnerable or exposed area, often in fiction or storytelling.

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The hero's nape was exposed to the attacker.
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