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Definition neck in American English

neck noun

[countable] noun
/nek/
1

the part of the body that joins the head to the rest of the body

Example

The three winners had medals placed around their necks.

Example

The tight collar pinched his neck.

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1.1

the part of a piece of clothing that touches or lies just below your neck

Example

the neck of a sweater

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2

a long narrow part of something such as a bottle or a musical instrument

Example

the neck of a guitar/violin

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3

a long narrow piece of land or area of water

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Definition neck in American English