neck

1 of 2

noun

ˈnek

a(1)

: the part of an animal that connects the head with the body

(2)

: the siphon of a bivalve mollusk (such as a clam)

: the part of a garment that covers or is next to the neck

: a relatively narrow part suggestive of a neck: such as

a(1)

: the constricted end of a bottle

(2)

: the slender proximal end of a fruit

: cervix sense 2

: the part of a stringed musical instrument extending from the body and supporting the fingerboard and strings

: a narrow stretch of land

: strait entry 1 sense 1a

: the part of a tooth between the crown and the root see tooth illustration

: a column of solidified magma of a volcanic pipe or laccolith

: a narrow margin

won by a neck

: region, part

my neck of the woods

neck

2 of 2

verb

necked; necking; necks

transitive verb

: to kiss and caress amorously

: to reduce in diameter

intransitive verb

: to engage in amorous kissing and caressing

: to become constricted : narrow

Example Sentences

Noun She craned her neck to see what was going on. A giraffe is an animal with a very long neck. He broke his neck in the accident. He likes T-shirts with round necks. He grabbed the neck of the bottle. Verb The young lovers necked on the park bench. They were necking in the corner of the room. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Hankins was acquired midseason to fortify the interior run defense, which fell off late in the regular season when Hankins (pec strain) and Vander Esch (neck) were sidelined. —

Dallas News, 27 Jan. 2023 Clough was investigated for providing an unwanted kiss to a player’s neck during the NWSL championship celebration on Oct. 29. —

oregonlive, 24 Jan. 2023 As Anderson lay on the pavement, one officer appeared to hold his elbow against Anderson’s neck. —

Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2023 Edgewood Independent School District officials are investigating an incident caught on video, which appears to show a district police officer kneeling on a male youth’s neck during an arrest. —

Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Jan. 2023 The officer walked deeper inside to see the woman hunched over — one arm pressing a towel to a man’s bloody neck, the other wrapped around his shoulders. —

Dan Morse, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023 Addy slowly stepped forward, reached up and ran a hand along the creature’s neck, stopping at the collar. —

Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2022 The Smartwool merino neck gaiter protects you from the wind and dropping temperatures just as a scarf would, but without the bulkiness. —

Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2023 The use of chokeholds also received greater scrutiny since the death of Floyd, after a Minneapolis police officer held his knee to Floyd’s neck for several minutes. —

Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2023

Verb

Fonda, Tomlin, Field and Moreno chatted about everything from the aging process to neck problems to sports stats after the screening. —

Malina Saval, Variety, 7 Jan. 2023 Non-electric scalp massagers can be used when applying shampoo or conditioner, while electronic models are typically used outside of the shower, and can often be used on your feet or neck too. —

Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022 The rookie fifth-round pick played 40 defensive snaps in his NFL debut despite having missed the entire spring, training camp and preseason to neck surgery. —

Dallas News, 16 Nov. 2022 If your loved on has been experiencing back or neck pain due to their old mattress, a mattress topper may be the perfect gift. —

Deirdre Mundorf, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2021 Relieve back and neck pain and improve your posture. —

Mark Stock, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022 In this position, the right pillow keeps your head and neck straight with your spine. —

John Thompson, Men's Health, 8 Nov. 2022 All of the down in this pillow is triple washed before construction to create a high, long-lasting loft that supports your head and neck all night long, even when snoozing on your side. —

Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2022 Long days typing away on the laptop can leave the upper back and neck stiff and achy. —

Annie O'sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 6 Oct. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

neck

noun

ˈnek

: the usually narrowed part of an animal that connects the head with the body

specifically : the cervical region of a vertebrate

: the part of a tapeworm immediately behind the scolex from which new proglottids are produced

: a relatively narrow part suggestive of a neck: as

: a narrow part of a bone

the neck of the femur

: cervix sense 2

: the part of a tooth between the crown and the root

neck 1 of 2

noun

as in region

a broad geographical area we're going to be in your neck of the woods in July, so maybe we can get together then

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

region
land
part(s)
tract
belt
corridor
zone
district
territory
domain
terrain
vicinity
realm
range
neighborhood
latitude(s)

as in strait

a narrow body of water between two land masses only a narrow neck of the South China Sea separates Taiwan from mainland China

Synonyms & Similar Words

strait
sound
arm
bay
narrows
channel
inlet
roads
gulf
stretch
reach
roadstead

as in inch

a very small distance or degree for most of the race he trailed the leader by only a neck

Synonyms & Similar Words

inch
hair
step
hairline
bit
ace
hairbreadth
shouting distance
hairsbreadth
stone's throw
hop, skip, and jump
dab
trifle
minim
mite
particle
jot
smidgen
crumb
trace
iota
smidge
smidgeon
smidgin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

mile
long haul
infinity
country mile
light-year

neck

2 of 2

verb

as in to nose

Synonyms & Similar Words

nose
spoon
pat
nuzzle
paw
pet
cuddle
stroke
caress
bill
snuggle
nestle
cradle
fondle
gentle
hug
feel up
canoodle
massage
love
baby
enfold
dandle
knead
embrace
pamper
bounce
coddle
indulge
spoil
mollycoddle

单词	neck
释义	neck 1 of 2 noun ˈnek 1 a(1) : the part of an animal that connects the head with the body (2) : the siphon of a bivalve mollusk (such as a clam) b : the part of a garment that covers or is next to the neck 2 : a relatively narrow part suggestive of a neck: such as a(1) : the constricted end of a bottle (2) : the slender proximal end of a fruit b : cervix sense 2 c : the part of a stringed musical instrument extending from the body and supporting the fingerboard and strings d : a narrow stretch of land e : strait entry 1 sense 1a f : the part of a tooth between the crown and the root see tooth illustration g : a column of solidified magma of a volcanic pipe or laccolith 3 : a narrow margin won by a neck 4 : region, part my neck of the woods neck 2 of 2 verb necked; necking; necks transitive verb 1 : to kiss and caress amorously 2 : to reduce in diameter intransitive verb 1 : to engage in amorous kissing and caressing 2 : to become constricted : narrow Synonyms Noun belt corridor land part(s) region tract zone See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She craned her neck to see what was going on. A giraffe is an animal with a very long neck. He broke his neck in the accident. He likes T-shirts with round necks. He grabbed the neck of the bottle. Verb The young lovers necked on the park bench. They were necking in the corner of the room. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Hankins was acquired midseason to fortify the interior run defense, which fell off late in the regular season when Hankins (pec strain) and Vander Esch (neck) were sidelined. —Dallas News, 27 Jan. 2023 Clough was investigated for providing an unwanted kiss to a player’s neck during the NWSL championship celebration on Oct. 29. —oregonlive, 24 Jan. 2023 As Anderson lay on the pavement, one officer appeared to hold his elbow against Anderson’s neck. —Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2023 Edgewood Independent School District officials are investigating an incident caught on video, which appears to show a district police officer kneeling on a male youth’s neck during an arrest. —Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Jan. 2023 The officer walked deeper inside to see the woman hunched over — one arm pressing a towel to a man’s bloody neck, the other wrapped around his shoulders. —Dan Morse, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023 Addy slowly stepped forward, reached up and ran a hand along the creature’s neck, stopping at the collar. —Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2022 The Smartwool merino neck gaiter protects you from the wind and dropping temperatures just as a scarf would, but without the bulkiness. —Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2023 The use of chokeholds also received greater scrutiny since the death of Floyd, after a Minneapolis police officer held his knee to Floyd’s neck for several minutes. —Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2023 Verb Fonda, Tomlin, Field and Moreno chatted about everything from the aging process to neck problems to sports stats after the screening. —Malina Saval, Variety, 7 Jan. 2023 Non-electric scalp massagers can be used when applying shampoo or conditioner, while electronic models are typically used outside of the shower, and can often be used on your feet or neck too. —Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022 The rookie fifth-round pick played 40 defensive snaps in his NFL debut despite having missed the entire spring, training camp and preseason to neck surgery. —Dallas News, 16 Nov. 2022 If your loved on has been experiencing back or neck pain due to their old mattress, a mattress topper may be the perfect gift. —Deirdre Mundorf, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2021 Relieve back and neck pain and improve your posture. —Mark Stock, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022 In this position, the right pillow keeps your head and neck straight with your spine. —John Thompson, Men's Health, 8 Nov. 2022 All of the down in this pillow is triple washed before construction to create a high, long-lasting loft that supports your head and neck all night long, even when snoozing on your side. —Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2022 Long days typing away on the laptop can leave the upper back and neck stiff and achy. —Annie O'sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 6 Oct. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English nekke, from Old English hnecca; akin to Old High German hnac nape First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Verb 1842, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing neck breathe down someone's neck breathe down one's neck dead from the neck up polo-neck neck-deep ewe-neck neck and neck cowl-neck crew neck pain in the neck neck of the woods neck-rein ring-neck risk one's neck roll-neck up to one's neck in save someone's bacon/hide/neck/skin strain one's neck wring someone's neck stick one's neck out neck gaiter get it in the neck break one's neck V-neck bull neck See More breathe down someone's neck breathe down one's neck dead from the neck up polo-neck neck-deep ewe-neck neck and neck cowl-neck crew neck pain in the neck neck of the woods neck-rein ring-neck risk one's neck roll-neck up to one's neck in save someone's bacon/hide/neck/skin strain one's neck wring someone's neck stick one's neck out neck gaiter get it in the neck break one's neck V-neck bull neck See More Kids Definition neck noun ˈnek 1 : the part of the body connecting the head and the main part of the body 2 : the part of a garment covering or nearest to the neck 3 a : something like a neck in shape or position the neck of a bottle a neck of land b : the part of a tooth between the crown and the root necked ˈnekt adjective Medical Definition neck noun ˈnek 1 a : the usually narrowed part of an animal that connects the head with the body specifically : the cervical region of a vertebrate b : the part of a tapeworm immediately behind the scolex from which new proglottids are produced 2 : a relatively narrow part suggestive of a neck: as a : a narrow part of a bone the neck of the femur b : cervix sense 2 c : the part of a tooth between the crown and the root neck 1 of 2 noun 1 as in region a broad geographical area we're going to be in your neck of the woods in July, so maybe we can get together then Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance region land part(s) tract belt corridor zone district territory domain terrain vicinity realm range neighborhood latitude(s) 2 as in strait a narrow body of water between two land masses only a narrow neck of the South China Sea separates Taiwan from mainland China Synonyms & Similar Words strait sound arm bay narrows channel inlet roads gulf stretch reach roadstead 3 as in inch a very small distance or degree for most of the race he trailed the leader by only a neck Synonyms & Similar Words inch hair step hairline bit ace hairbreadth shouting distance hairsbreadth stone's throw hop, skip, and jump dab trifle minim mite particle jot smidgen crumb trace iota smidge smidgeon smidgin Antonyms & Near Antonyms mile long haul infinity country mile light-year neck 2 of 2 verb as in to nose Synonyms & Similar Words nose spoon pat nuzzle paw pet cuddle stroke caress bill snuggle nestle cradle fondle gentle hug feel up canoodle massage love baby enfold dandle knead embrace pamper bounce coddle indulge spoil mollycoddle Phrases Containing neck pain in the neck neck and neck pain in the neck neck and neck
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neck

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