neck

neck · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    A narrow part of something resembling a neck.

  3. 3.

    The part of a garment that fits around the neck.

  4. 4.

    (informal) Impudence or boldness.

  5. 5.

    (informal) To kiss and embrace amorously.

Forms

plural: necks

Related words

See also: body, head, throat
Synonyms: nape, throat

Etymology

From Old English "hnecca" meaning "back of the neck," from Proto-Germanic "*hnakkan-." The front of the neck was originally called "throat" (Old English "throte").