nuque

/ynœk/ or /nyk/ (Spanish: [ˈny.ke]), /nyuk/ (French)

Definitions

1. noun

The back of the neck, especially the point where the neck meets the base of the skull.

“The weight of the heavy necklace caused strain on her nuque.”

Synonyms

  • nape
  • neck

Antonyms

  • forehead