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Any part of an inanimate object corresponding to or resembling the neck of an animal; as:

See Nicker nut.

A band which goes around the neck; often, the part at the top of a garment.

A piece of any fabric worn around the neck.

Having (such) a neck; -- chiefly used in composition; as, stiff- necked.

A kerchief for the neck; -- called also neck handkerchief.

Same as Neckmold.

A string of beads, etc., or any continuous band or chain, worn around the neck as an ornament.

Wearing a necklace; marked as with a necklace. The hooded and the necklaced snake. Sir W. Jones.

A neck of land. [Obs.]

A necklace. E. Anold.

A small convex molding surrounding a column at the jinction of the shaft and capital. Weale.

See Gorget, 1 and 2.

A scarf, band, or kerchief of silk, etc., passing around the neck or collar and tied in front; a bow of silk, etc., fastened in front of the neck.

A collective term for cravats, collars, etc. [Colloq. or trade name]

An American annual weed (veronica peregrina), with small white flowers and a roundish pod.

Having the neck bare.

An inswept frame. [Colloq.]

A fall that breaks the neck.

Having a short and thick neck like that of a bull. Sir W. Scott.