neck

/nɛk/
verb
  1. To kiss and cuddle amorously.
    • The teenagers were necking in the back of the movie theater.
    • They spent the evening necking on the porch swing.
    • The couple was caught necking in the park after dark.
  2. To reduce the diameter of something, especially in metalworking or glassmaking.
    • They necked the pipe to connect it to the smaller valve.
    • The machinist necked the metal rod to fit the bearing.
    • The glassblower carefully necked the bottle to create a narrow opening.
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noun
  1. The part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders.
    • The giraffe has a very long neck to reach leaves high in trees.
    • She wore a scarf around her neck to stay warm.
    • He felt a sharp pain in his neck after sleeping awkwardly.
  2. A narrow part or section of something, such as a bottle, a piece of land, or a musical instrument.
    • He carefully tuned the guitar by adjusting the pegs on the neck.
    • The neck of the bottle was too narrow for the cork to fit easily.
    • They camped on a narrow neck of land between the lake and the ocean.
  3. A narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses; an isthmus.
    • The road crossed a sandy neck to reach the island.
    • A small village sat on the neck of the peninsula.
    • The ship sailed through the neck that joined the two bays.
  4. The part of a piece of clothing that goes around the neck.
    • She chose a dress with a V-neck for the party.
    • The sweater has a high neck that keeps you warm.
    • The collar of his shirt was tight around the neck.
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