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neck

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noun

Hals

The part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals.

Examples :

"Giraffes have long necks."

Giraffen haben lange Hälse.

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noun

Hals

The corresponding part in some other anatomical contexts.

Examples :

"The neck of the bottle was too narrow to pour the juice easily. "

Der Hals der Flasche war zu eng, um den Saft leicht auszugießen.

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noun

Kragen

The part of a shirt, dress etc., which fits a person's neck.

Examples :

"My shirt's neck is too tight; it feels uncomfortable. "

Der Kragen meines Hemdes ist zu eng; es fühlt sich unbequem an.

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noun

Hals

The tapered part of a bottle toward the opening.

Examples :

"The wine bottle had a thin neck, making it easy to pour. "

Die Weinflasche hatte einen dünnen Hals, wodurch das Eingießen erleichtert wurde.

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Hals

The slender tubelike extension atop an archegonium, through which the sperm swim to reach the egg.

Examples :

"The moss plant's neck carried the sperm to the egg inside the archegonium. "

Der Hals der Moospflanze trug die Spermien zur Eizelle im Archegonium.

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noun

Hals

The extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted

Examples :

"The guitar's neck is a long piece of wood with frets for playing different notes. "

Der Hals der Gitarre ist ein langes Holzstück mit Bünden zum Spielen verschiedener Noten.

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Landzunge, Engpass

A long narrow tract of land projecting from the main body, or a narrow tract connecting two larger tracts.

Examples :

"The new housing development stretched along the narrow neck of land between the lake and the highway. "

Die neue Wohnsiedlung erstreckte sich entlang der schmalen Landzunge zwischen dem See und der Autobahn.

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Hals

A reduction in size near the end of an object, formed by a groove around it.

Examples :

"a neck forming the journal of a shaft"

ein Hals, der das Lager einer Welle bildet

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noun

Zahnhals

The constriction between the root and crown of a tooth.

Examples :

"The dentist carefully examined the neck of the tooth, looking for signs of decay. "

Der Zahnarzt untersuchte sorgfältig den Zahnhals und suchte nach Anzeichen von Karies.

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Hals

The gorgerin of a capital.

Examples :

"The school's new principal is a prominent figure in the town's neck. "

Der neue Schulleiter ist eine prominente Figur im Hals der Stadt.

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Hals

The small part of a gun between the chase and the swell of the muzzle.

Examples :

"The gunsmith carefully polished the neck of the rifle, ensuring a smooth transition between the chase and the muzzle. "

Der Büchsenmacher polierte sorgfältig den Hals des Gewehrs und sorgte so für einen reibungslosen Übergang zwischen dem Schaft und der Mündung.

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Leben, Existenz

A person's life.

Examples :

"Losing your job was a real blow to his neck; he'd been there for twenty years. "

Der Verlust seines Arbeitsplatzes war ein echter Schlag für sein Leben; er war zwanzig Jahre dort gewesen.

body person essential

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noun

Lüge, Unwahrheit

A falsehood; a lie.

Examples :

"His claim about getting a good grade on the test was just a neck; he actually failed. "

Seine Behauptung, eine gute Note in der Prüfung bekommen zu haben, war nur eine Lüge; er ist tatsächlich durchgefallen.

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Nixen, Wassermänner

Shapeshifting water spirits in Germanic mythology and folklore

Examples :

"The old folktale spoke of a mischievous neck who caused trouble in the nearby village well. "

Die alte Volkserzählung handelte von einem schelmischen Nixen, der Unruhe in dem nahegelegenen Dorfbrunnen stiftete.

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verb

Erhängen, erdrosseln

To hang by the neck; strangle; kill, eliminate

Examples :

"Go neck yourself."

Häng dich doch auf!

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Liebäugeln, knutschen

To make love; to intently kiss or cuddle; to canoodle.

Examples :

"The couple frequently neck in the park after school. "

Das Paar knutscht oft nach der Schule im Park.

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verb

Hinunterstürzen, exen

To drink rapidly.

Examples :

"The thirsty dog necked down the water from the bowl in a few gulps. "

Der durstige Hund stürzte das Wasser aus der Schüssel in wenigen Schlucken hinunter.

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verb

Enger werden, verengen

To decrease in diameter.

Examples :

"The artist's paintbrush handle began to neck down as she used it. "

Der Griff des Pinsels der Künstlerin begann sich zu verengen, als sie ihn benutzte.

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