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neck Definition and Meaning in English (neck definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Neck definition: The part of a human or animal body connecting the head to the rest of the body.

Definitions of Neck

  1. 1noun

    The part of a human or animal body connecting the head to the rest of the body.

  2. 2noun

    The part of a garment that fits around the neck.

  3. 3noun

    The narrow part of a bottle, vase, or similar object near the opening.

Example Sentences

“She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.”

“The giraffe has a very long neck.”

“He strained his neck looking up at the sky.”

Inflected Word Forms

gerundnecking
nounnecktie
nounneckline
adjectivenecked

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

neck and neckidiom

Very close in a race or competition.

pain in the neckidiom

An annoying person or thing.

stick your neck outidiom

To take a risk.

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Neck definition: The part of a human or animal body connecting the head to the rest of the body.
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'Neck' translates to 'neck' in English. Neck definition: The part of a human or animal body connecting the head to the rest of the body.
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