Neck (Noun)
Meaning 1
A cut of meat from the neck of an animal.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A narrow elongated projecting strip of land.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The long neck of land jutted out into the lake, forming a natural harbor for boats.
- A scenic drive took us along the neck of land that connected the two larger islands.
- The neck of land was covered in dense forest, making it a perfect spot for hiking.
- From the top of the hill, we could see the neck of land that stretched out into the ocean.
- The map showed a narrow neck of land that separated the two large bays.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A narrow part of an artifact that resembles a neck in position or form; "the banjo had a long neck"; "the bottle had a wide neck".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 4
An opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Meaning 5
The part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body; "he admired her long graceful neck"; "the horse won by a neck".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- She stretched her neck to see over the crowd and get a glimpse of the stage.
- The giraffe's long neck allowed it to reach leaves on tall trees that other animals couldn't access.
- He massaged her neck and shoulders to help relieve the tension and stress.
- The horse won the race by a neck, narrowly beating out its closest competitor.
- The model's elegant neck and poise made her a stunning sight on the catwalk.