neck

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Pronunciation
/nɛk/
Noun
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

The part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals.

Example Sentences
  • Giraffes have long necks.
2 Definition

The corresponding part in some other anatomical contexts.

3 Definition

The part of a shirt, dress etc., which fits a person's neck.

4 Definition

The tapered part of a bottle toward the opening.

5 Definition

The slender tubelike extension atop an archegonium, through which the sperm swim to reach the egg.

6 Definition

The extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted

7 Definition

A long narrow tract of land projecting from the main body, or a narrow tract connecting two larger tracts.

8 Definition

A reduction in size near the end of an object, formed by a groove around it.

Example Sentences
  • a neck forming the journal of a shaft
9 Definition

The constriction between the root and crown of a tooth.

10 Definition

The gorgerin of a capital.

11 Definition

The small part of a gun between the chase and the swell of the muzzle.

12 Definition

A person's life.

Example Sentences
  • to risk one's neck; to save someone's neck
13 Definition

A falsehood; a lie.

14 Definition

Shapeshifting water spirits in Germanic mythology and folklore

Synonyms
näck Näcken Neck nicor nix nixie nixy nokk nokken
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To hang by the neck; strangle; kill, eliminate

Example Sentences
  • Go neck yourself.
2 Definition

To make love; to intently kiss or cuddle; to canoodle.

Synonyms
French kiss grope pet smooch smoodge snog snuggle
Example Sentences
  • Alan and Betty were necking in the back of a car when Betty's dad caught them.
3 Definition

To drink rapidly.

Synonyms
chug
4 Definition

To decrease in diameter.