neck

Definition

• n. the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
• n. a narrow elongated projecting strip of land
• n. a cut of meat from the neck of an animal
• n. a narrow part of an artifact that resembles a neck in position or form

Word forms

Present participle

necking

Past tense

necked

Third person singular

necks

Past participle

necked

Example sentences

1. n.

   She wore a beautiful necklace that sparkled around her neck.

2. vi.

   They necked in the moonlight, enjoying each other's company.

3. vt.

   The hunter had to neck the animal quickly to ensure a clean kill.