Neck

Word NECK
Character 4
Hyphenation neck
Pronunciations /nɛk/

Definitions and meanings of "Neck"

What do we mean by neck?

The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders or trunk. noun

A narrow or constricted area of a bodily structure, as of a bone, that joins its parts; a cervix. noun

The part of a tooth between the crown and root. noun

The part of a garment around or near the neck. noun

A relatively narrow elongation, projection, or connecting part. noun

The narrow part along which the strings of an instrument extend to the pegs. noun

Solidified lava filling the vent of an extinct volcano. noun

The siphon of a bivalve mollusk, such as a clam. noun

A narrow margin. noun

To kiss and caress amorously. intransitive verb

To strangle or decapitate (a fowl). intransitive verb

(neck and neck) So close that the lead between competitors is virtually indeterminable. idiom

(up to (one's) neck) Deeply involved or occupied fully. idiom

That part of an animal's body which is between the head and the trunk and connects these parts. noun

Figuratively life, from the breaking or severing of the neck in legal executions: as, to risk one's neck; to save one's neck. noun

In entomology: noun

The membrane connecting the hard parts of an insect's head with those of the thorax, and visible only when the head is forcibly drawn out. noun

The posterior part of the head when this is suddenly narrowed behind the eyes. noun

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

The corresponding part in some other anatomical contexts.

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

The tapered part of a bottle toward the opening.

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

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

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

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

The constriction between the root and crown of a tooth.

The gorgerin of a capital.

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

A person's life.

A falsehood; a lie.

Shapeshifting water spirits in Germanic mythology and folklore

Synonyms and Antonyms for Neck

The word "neck" in example sentences

The murderer strains the law to protect his damned useless neck; I'm going to strain the law to break his neck_. ❋ Unknown (1903)

The caption, "Obama and McCain neck to neck" is most appropriate. ❋ Unknown (2008)

And on a cord around my neck is a swedish fire steel, its striker, and a waterproof vile of petroleum jelly smeared cotton balls. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Yes, a screwdriver sticking out of your neck is always something of a wrinkle. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Boy he's sure pretty red on that picture he kind of look's like his neck is a little red too. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As she bends over the goblet, the cloth at her throat falls away and I note that her neck is the golden brown of a bruised peach. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Found in the middle of the chest just below the neck is a 'dragoes' symbol. ❋ Azmie Aka Switch Image (2008)

I noticed last night my neck is actually getting more slender and doesn't look so much like a football player. ❋ Unknown (2005)

The rope around his neck is about the biggest, toughest rope you can imagine, with so many knots it would take days to untie them all. ❋ Unknown (1948)

Jan. 20 Bloomberg -- Mitt Romney called on Newt Gingrich to release details of a congressional ethics report on him, seeking to deflect pressure to disclose his own tax returns amid what he termed a "neck and neck" Republican presidential race in South Carolina. ❋ Unknown (2012)

The horse must run away with the lady, and the gentleman must catch her in his arms just as her neck is about to be broken. ❋ Unknown (1801)

I'm new to deer hunting altogether but neck shots make the most sense to me because it drops the deer faster and kills instantly, however, the neck is a much smaller target and I've heard of a lot of wounded deer from near misses or grazes, while behind the shoulder shots give a much broader target and more likely to inflict a fatal wound. i think it's up to the hunter and how confident he is in his aiming ability and the accuracy of his weapon. someday when I'm a better shot myself i will probably start shooting for the neck but for right now ill try to break that shoulder blade and through the vitals. ❋ Unknown (2009)

; and she answered, “O captain I am in the wrong and this my neck is at thy mercy; but tell me which of you it was that played me this trick?” ❋ Unknown (2006)

Watching Mr. Colom before the cameras, gesturing nervously and backed by his phalange of sweaty rumpled henchmen, the only thing missing were the tattoos and the hand signs; but is all the same thing, these are cholos in neck ties. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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