nounπShareThe part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals."Giraffes have long necks."bodyparthumananatomyphysiologyorgananimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe corresponding part in some other anatomical contexts."The neck of the bottle was too narrow to pour the juice easily. "anatomybodyorganessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a shirt, dress etc., which fits a person's neck."My shirt's neck is too tight; it feels uncomfortable. "wearbodyappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe tapered part of a bottle toward the opening."The wine bottle had a thin neck, making it easy to pour. "partutensilessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe slender tubelike extension atop an archegonium, through which the sperm swim to reach the egg."The moss plant's neck carried the sperm to the egg inside the archegonium. "plantbiologyorganismpartanatomystructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted"The guitar's neck is a long piece of wood with frets for playing different notes. "musicpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA long narrow tract of land projecting from the main body, or a narrow tract connecting two larger tracts."The new housing development stretched along the narrow neck of land between the lake and the highway. "geographyplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reduction in size near the end of an object, formed by a groove around it."a neck forming the journal of a shaft"parttechnicalstructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe constriction between the root and crown of a tooth."The dentist carefully examined the neck of the tooth, looking for signs of decay. "anatomymedicinebodypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe gorgerin of a capital."The school's new principal is a prominent figure in the town's neck. "architecturepartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe small part of a gun between the chase and the swell of the muzzle."The gunsmith carefully polished the neck of the rifle, ensuring a smooth transition between the chase and the muzzle. "weaponpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person's life."Losing your job was a real blow to his neck; he'd been there for twenty years. "bodypersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA falsehood; a lie."His claim about getting a good grade on the test was just a neck; he actually failed. "moralcharacterlanguagecommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShapeshifting water spirits in Germanic mythology and folklore"The old folktale spoke of a mischievous neck who caused trouble in the nearby village well. "mythologysupernaturalbeingcultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hang by the neck; strangle; kill, eliminate"Go neck yourself."actionhumaninhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make love; to intently kiss or cuddle; to canoodle."The couple frequently neck in the park after school. "sexactionbodyhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drink rapidly."The thirsty dog necked down the water from the bowl in a few gulps. "drinkactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decrease in diameter."The artist's paintbrush handle began to neck down as she used it. "technicalmachineprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading