noun🔗ShareCousThe part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals."Giraffes have long necks."Les girafes ont de longs cous.bodyanatomyorgananimalhumanphysiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareColsThe corresponding part in some other anatomical contexts."The veterinarian checked the necks of the chickens for any signs of illness. "Le vétérinaire a examiné les cols des poulets pour détecter tout signe de maladie.anatomybodyorganpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareColThe 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. "Le tailleur a mesuré les cols des chemises pour s'assurer qu'ils n'étaient pas trop serrés.appearancewearbodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareColThe tapered part of a bottle toward the opening."The ants were crawling around the necks of the soda bottles, attracted by the sugary residue. "Les fourmis grouillaient autour des cols des bouteilles de soda, attirées par les résidus sucrés.partutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareColsThe 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. "Les spermatozoïdes traversent les cols des archégones pour féconder les ovules.plantbiologypartorganismstructureanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareManchesThe extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted"The luthier carefully sanded the necks of the guitars before attaching the fingerboards. "Le luthier a soigneusement poncé les manches des guitares avant d'attacher les touches.musicpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIsthme, presqu'îleA 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. "Les nouvelles maisons ont été construites sur les isthmes qui se projetaient dans le lac, offrant à chaque maison une vue magnifique sur le front de mer.geographyareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCols, étranglementsA reduction in size near the end of an object, formed by a groove around it."a neck forming the journal of a shaft"Un col formant le tourillon d'un arbre.partstructureanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareColletThe 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. "Le dentiste a expliqué qu'il est important de brosser soigneusement autour des collets de mes dents pour prévenir les caries.anatomypartmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGorgesThe gorgerin of a capital."The necks of the stadium were filled with excited fans before the game. "Les gorges du stade étaient remplies de fans enthousiastes avant le match.architecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareColThe 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. "L'étiquette du musée a souligné la délicate sculpture autour des cols des canons, entre le canon et la bouche.partweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVieA person's life."The construction workers were risking their necks working on the very tall building. "Les ouvriers du bâtiment risquaient leur vie en travaillant sur le très grand immeuble.bodyhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMensonge, faussetéA falsehood; a lie.""I knew he was telling necks about where he was last night because I saw him at the cinema." "Je savais qu'il racontait des mensonges sur l'endroit où il était hier soir, parce que je l'ai vu au cinéma.moralcharacterwordlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNixes, esprits de l'eauShapeshifting water spirits in Germanic mythology and folklore"Villagers whispered stories of the necks, shapeshifting water spirits who lured travelers to watery graves. "Les villageois chuchotaient des histoires sur les nixes, ces esprits de l'eau changeant de forme qui attiraient les voyageurs vers des tombes aquatiques.mythologybeingnaturesupernaturalliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePendre, étrangler, tuerTo hang by the neck; strangle; kill, eliminate"Go neck yourself."Va te pendre !actionhumanbodyinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'embrasser, s'enlacer, roucoulerTo make love; to intently kiss or cuddle; to canoodle."Teenagers sometimes neck in the back of movie theaters. "Les adolescents s'embrassent parfois au fond des cinémas.sexbodyactionhumanentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBoire cul sec, vider son verreTo drink rapidly."After the long hike, the thirsty hikers necked their water bottles in seconds. "Après la longue randonnée, les randonneurs assoiffés ont vidé leurs bouteilles d'eau en quelques secondes.drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe rétrécir, se resserrerTo decrease in diameter."The craftsman necks the metal rod before threading it. "L'artisan rétrécit la tige métallique avant de la fileter.technicalmachineprocessstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
