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Definition neck in British English

neck noun

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 round their necks.

Example

The tight collar pinched his neck.

Synonyms and related words
abdomen back belly
1.1

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

Example

the neck of a sweater

Synonyms and related words
arm armhole basque
2

the flesh of an animal's neck when eaten as food

Synonyms and related words
a rack of lamb/pork beefsteak braising steak
3

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

Example

the neck of a guitar/violin

Synonyms and related words
bellows bow bridge part unit section
4

a long narrow piece of land or area of water

Synonyms and related words
body of water channel field bank basin bay
Definition neck in British English

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