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neck
  1. The part of body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals.
  2. The corresponding part in some other anatomical contexts.
  3. The part of a shirt, dress etc., which fits a person's neck.
  4. The tapered part of a bottle toward the opening.
  5. (botany) The slender tubelike extension atop an archegonium, through which the sperm swim to reach the egg.
  6. (music) The extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted
  7. A long narrow tract of land projecting from the main body, or a narrow tract connecting two larger tracts.
  8. (engineering) A reduction in size near the end of an object, formed by a groove around it.
  9. The constriction between the root and crown of a tooth.
  10. (architecture) The gorgerin of a capital.
  11. (firearms) The small part of a gun between the chase and the swell of the muzzle.
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  13. Examples:
    1. “He wrenched him around and grasped his scrawny neck in a dangerously tight headlock.”
      “The little house was on a dead-end lane on a neck of land extending into Oyster Bay.”
      “The second island was also barely separated from the bottom of Grand Bay by a narrow neck of water flowing into the bottom of Port aux Basques Harbour.”
necking
  1. A behavior among male giraffes where they hold combat for social dominance using their necks as weapons.
  2. (architecture) A neckmould.
  3. (slang) Chugging beer.
  4. (slang) Making out; kissing profusely, especially on the neck.
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  6. Examples:
    1. “I wanted to see without being seen; most of all, I wanted to find myself in the conversational corners, the necking spots of yesteryear.”
necklace
  1. An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.
  2. (figuratively) Anything resembling a necklace in shape.
  3. (South Africa) A method of informal execution in which a rubber tyre is filled with petrol, placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.
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  5. Examples:
    1. “She wore denim jeans, a sky blue cotton jersey with navy blue sleeves, and a beaded necklace.”
necklet
  1. A necklace
  2. A type of ornament worn tightly about the neck.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “Let Augustus order that his wife's necklet of pearls be brought here!”
      “The final link of what is believed to be a necklet owned by Queen Boadicea has been discovered in Norfolk.”
      “The 2,000-year-old treasure is part of a gold torc, a type of Iron Age necklet, and was found by archaeologists in a field in Sedgeford.”
necklacing
  1. (South Africa) A method of informal execution in which a rubber tyre is filled with petrol, placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.
neckmould
  1. (architecture) A small convex moulding surrounding a column at the junction of the shaft and capital.
neckbrace
  1. (emergency medicine) An orthopedic device used to support the neck and head of those with neck or head injuries.
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neckwear
  1. Articles of clothing or jewelry which hang from the neck, such as ties or necklaces.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “In one photo he makes the only unique neckwear statement with a light brown silk tie, which is a nontypical color palette.”
      “Glasses, hats, neckwear, hairstyles and wardrobes appear as attributes of character and identity.”
      “The most common form of neckwear, you can choose between a black bow tie, or matching your bow tie with your vest, if you're wearing one.”
neckatee
  1. (historical) A gorget; a handkerchief worn around a woman's neck.
necktie
  1. A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front. See also bowtie.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “He adjusted his necktie in the mirror before heading out for the meeting.”
      “In his prime, Jones seldom played in anything less formal than a dress shirt and necktie.”
      “It was all too formal for me, because of its crisp white dress shirt, black trousers, diagonally-striped, maroon necktie, and black jacket.”
neckline
  1. The line followed by an article of clothing below the neck.
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “Beginning on the T-shirt neckline wrong side and on the right shoulder seam, place the elastic on the neck opening, aligning the raw edges.”
      “The red and green multi-sleeveless top with a keyhole neckline is perfect for hot summer nights.”
      “The man's tunic made of very thin brick-coloured wool and decorated with gold silk on the neckline and cuffs.”
neckerchief
  1. A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The two troops each had a different colour neckerchief and each patrol wore a different colour shoulder knot.”
      “And it looked quite similar to how a neckerchief or scarf might appear around the neck when worn, in fact.”
      “He tied his neckerchief around his throat then put his hat on before he opened the front door.”
neckroll
  1. A cylindrical pillow to support the neck.
neckbone
  1. Any bone in the neck; often of poultry, in cooking.
neckpiece
  1. A piece of clothing to be worn around the neck.
  2. Examples:
    1. “With the exception of the neckpiece, the sash and the uniform, he really possessed no attractions whatever.”
      “The helmet and neckpiece were one, wrought in like manner, only stronger.”
neckstrap
  1. A strap worn around the neck for carrying something.
neckedness
  1. (in combinations) The state or quality of having a particular type of neck.
neckbeef
  1. (obsolete) meat from the neck of cattle
neckwarmer
  1. A piece of clothing to keep the neck warm.
necker
  1. (especially in compounds) Someone or something with a certain type of neck.
  2. Examples:
    1. “Detecting the three cubes seems akin to shifting a view point when observing the Necker cube.”
      “It has stunning views down the River Necker and was on the doorstep of easily accessible attractions.”
      “According to Dawkins genic selection and organismic selection are like two interpretations of a Necker cube illusion.”
necker
  1. Someone who kisses; a kisser.
  2. Examples:
    1. “Detecting the three cubes seems akin to shifting a view point when observing the Necker cube.”
      “It has stunning views down the River Necker and was on the doorstep of easily accessible attractions.”
      “According to Dawkins genic selection and organismic selection are like two interpretations of a Necker cube illusion.”
neckache
  1. a pain in the area of the neck
  2. Examples:
    1. “Here's a guide to camping and backpacking in trees so tall they'll give you a neckache.”
neckband
neckland
  1. (obsolete) A neck of land.
necke
  1. Archaic spelling of neck.
neckerchiefs
neckerchieves
necklacings
  1. plural of necklacing
neckwarmers
  1. plural of neckwarmer
neckpieces
  1. plural of neckpiece
neckstraps
  1. plural of neckstrap
neckbraces
neckmoulds
  1. plural of neckmould
neckaches
  1. plural of neckache
neckbands
necklaces
  1. plural of necklace
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “They stole necklaces from around the necks of women, watches from around their wrists, money and mobile phones from their bags.”
      “Gold fittings could then be attached to form watch chains, bracelets, necklaces, and certain kinds of brooches.”
      “For that added extra oomph, she accessorized the collection with white shell bangles, necklaces and sea-themed sandals and heels.”
necklines
neckatees
  1. plural of neckatee
neckbones
  1. plural of neckbone
necklands
  1. plural of neckland
neckrolls
  1. plural of neckroll
neckwears
necklets
neckties
  1. plural of necktie
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  3. Examples:
    1. “No boobies, but more black neckties than I ever hope to see outside of a Blues Brothers film festival or a big ska revival.”
      “When I'm with my banker and my attorney and my stockbroker, I want to see them in neckties.”
      “From the classics and the power ties, to the coolest retro neckties around, dress for success with these 12 options.”
neckings
neckers
  1. plural of necker
neckes
  1. plural of necke
necks
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