noun (plural nappes or nappe) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The term 'nape of the neck' is metaphorically used in physics to describe a surface that behaves uniformly under a uniform external force, and thus does not have cusps or other irregularities.

Definition:The back of the neck, specifically the indentation above the shoulders, used in physics to refer to a surface without friction.

From nape of the neck

Example:In the nape of the earth, the vastness of the plains could not be matched.

Definition:A metaphorical term for the Earth's surface, often used to emphasize its vastness

From nape of the earth