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Nape Of The Neck Crossword Clue

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99%6Exact Match!
noun

• the back side of the neck

49%4Nape area
noun

• the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

• a narrow elongated projecting strip of land

• a cut of meat from the neck of an animal

• a narrow part of an artifact that resembles a neck in position or form

• an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck

verb

• kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion

38%6 From the Latin for “neck”, a bertha, chevesaile, jampot, piccadilly or other band attached to the nape of a garment or worn separately
noun

• a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

• (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal

• anything worn or placed about the neck

• a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part

• the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot

• a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it

• necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck

• a figurative restraint

• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

verb

• take into custody

• seize by the neck or collar

• furnish with a collar

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