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Synonyms of nape

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Another word for nape is nuchal. Other synonyms of nape are withers.

Synonyms and similar words for nape

nounMore synonyms

  • nuchaThe back of the neck, the nape; of an animal: the back of the head or the portion of the body behind the head.
  • nuchalThe back of the neck.
  • scruffThe back of the neck, nape; also scruff of the neck.
  • scruff of the neck
  • withersThe part of the back of a four-legged animal that is between the shoulder blades; in many species the highest point of...

Meaning of nape

  1. noun The back part of the neck.
  2. noun The part of a fish or bird immediately behind the head.
  3. noun A tablecloth.

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Questions about synonyms of nape

What is another word for nape?
Nape has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as nuchal and withers.
What does nape mean?
Nape means the back part of the neck.

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