Reference meaning

neck

noun·Reference

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the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

Related source terms

cervix

Other meanings

2. noun

a narrow elongated projecting strip of land

3. noun

a cut of meat from the neck of an animal

4. noun

a narrow part of an artifact that resembles a neck in position or form

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