Neck

/nɛk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The part of the body connecting the head to the rest of the body.

He turned his head to the left and strained his neck.

A slender part or section of an object, especially one that joins two larger parts.

The neck of the bottle was too narrow for the ice cubes.

The part of a shirt or garment that encircles the neck.

She wore a necklace that complemented the scoop neck of her dress.

A narrow part of a geographical feature, such as a isthmus.

They sailed through the neck of the river.

verb

To injure someone's neck.

The failed stunt caused him to neck himself while trying to impress his friends.

Old English 'necca', of uncertain origin.

break someone's neck

To harm someone severely, often used figuratively.

neck and neck

To be very close in a race or competition.

stick your neck out

To take a risk or expose oneself to danger.

nape

The back of the neck.

throat

The front part of the neck.

cervical

Related to the neck area, often used in a medical context.

To kiss or engage intimately.

They were necking on the couch during the movie.

To leave someone hanging or unsupported.

Don't neck me when I need your help.