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

A shiver ran down the nape of my neck.
Emotional Intimacy
Touching the nape can suggest closeness or affection in romantic contexts.

He gently caressed the nape of her neck.
Vulnerability
The nape can symbolize a vulnerable or exposed area, often in fiction or storytelling.

The hero's nape was exposed to the attacker.
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