Neck

  • 121neck-rein — ☆ neck rein [nek′rān΄ ] vi. to go to the right if the left rein is lightly pressed against the neck or to the left if the right rein is so pressed: said of a saddle horse vt. to guide (a horse) by such pressure of the reins …

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  • 122neck-bone — neckˈ bone noun A cervical vertebra • • • Main Entry: ↑neck …

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  • 123neck-moulding — neckˈ moulding noun A moulding where the capital of a column joins the shaft • • • Main Entry: ↑neck …

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  • 124neck-sweetbread — neckˈ sweetˈbread noun The thymus gland of veal or lamb • • • Main Entry: ↑neck …

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  • 125neck verse — neck verse, a Latin verse printed in black letter, usually Psalm 51:1, formerly set before an accused person claiming benefit of clergy, in order to test his ability to read; if he could read it, he was released, thus saving his neck …

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  • 126neck-rest — «NEHK REHST», noun. a support for the neck in resting or sleeping, as used in China, Japan, and Africa …

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  • 127neck|band — «NEHK BAND», noun. 1. a band worn around the neck. 2. the part of a shirt to which the collar is attached …

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  • 128neck|cloth — «NEHK KLTH, KLOTH», noun. a cloth worn around the neck, especially by men; cravat …

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