Neck Definition & Meaning
neck
- noun
- the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body; "he admired her long graceful neck"; "the horse won by a neck"
- a narrow elongated projecting strip of land
- a cut of meat from the neck of an animal
- a narrow part of an artifact that resembles a neck in position or form; "the banjo had a long neck"; "the bottle had a wide neck"
- an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck
- verb
- kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion; "The couple were necking in the back seat of the car"
"Neck" in song lyrics
See how neck is used in real songs:
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"Begets the size of croquets on my neck"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Lighter Shade, Molly-Q — Let it Bang -
"And deep down inside you know you're riskin your neck"
2 Live Crew — Revelation -
"I love to catch wreck, plus I'd love to break your neck"
The 49ers — What Ya Got
Words that rhyme with neck
Usage tips for "neck"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "neck" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for neck to find words that pair well.