neck meaning and definition

NECK noun

Definition of neck (noun)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: cervix
2. a narrow elongated projecting strip of land
3. a cut of meat from the neck of an animal
4. 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"
5. an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck
   • synonyms: neck opening

NECK verb

Definition of neck (verb)

1. kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion
   • "The couple were necking in the back seat of the car"
   • synonyms: make out