nounπShareThe part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals."Giraffes have long necks."bodyanatomyorgananimalhumanphysiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe corresponding part in some other anatomical contexts."The veterinarian checked the necks of the chickens for any signs of illness. "anatomybodyorganpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a shirt, dress etc., which fits a person's neck."The tailor measured the necks of the shirts to make sure they weren't too tight. "appearancewearbodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe tapered part of a bottle toward the opening."The ants were crawling around the necks of the soda bottles, attracted by the sugary residue. "partutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe slender tubelike extension atop an archegonium, through which the sperm swim to reach the egg."Sperm cells travel through the necks of the archegonia to fertilize the eggs. "plantbiologypartorganismstructureanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted"The luthier carefully sanded the necks of the guitars before attaching the fingerboards. "musicpartChat 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 houses were built on the necks of land that jutted out into the lake, giving each house a beautiful waterfront view. "geographyareaChat 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"partstructureanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe constriction between the root and crown of a tooth."The dentist explained that brushing carefully around the necks of my teeth is important to prevent cavities. "anatomypartmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe gorgerin of a capital."The necks of the stadium were filled with excited fans before the game. "architecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe small part of a gun between the chase and the swell of the muzzle."The museum label pointed out the delicate carving around the necks of the cannon, between the barrel and the muzzle. "partweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person's life."The construction workers were risking their necks working on the very tall building. "bodyhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA falsehood; a lie.""I knew he was telling necks about where he was last night because I saw him at the cinema." "moralcharacterwordlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShapeshifting water spirits in Germanic mythology and folklore"Villagers whispered stories of the necks, shapeshifting water spirits who lured travelers to watery graves. "mythologybeingnaturesupernaturalliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hang by the neck; strangle; kill, eliminate"Go neck yourself."actionhumanbodyinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make love; to intently kiss or cuddle; to canoodle."Teenagers sometimes neck in the back of movie theaters. "sexbodyactionhumanentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drink rapidly."After the long hike, the thirsty hikers necked their water bottles in seconds. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decrease in diameter."The craftsman necks the metal rod before threading it. "technicalmachineprocessstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
