neckless

neck

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Definitions of neckless word

noun neckless the part of the body of an animal or human being that connects the head and the trunk. 1
noun neckless the part of a garment encircling, partly covering, or closest to the neck; neckline. 1
noun neckless the length of the neck of a horse or other animal as a measure in racing. 1
noun neckless the slender part near the top of a bottle, vase, or similar object. 1
noun neckless any narrow, connecting, or projecting part suggesting the neck of an animal. 1
noun neckless a narrow strip of land, as an isthmus or a cape. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English nekke, Old English hnecca, cognate with Dutch nek nape of neck; akin to German Nacken, Old Norse hnakki nape of neck

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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