Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
neck
noun
/nɛk/
Definition
The part of the body that connects the head to the torso.
Examples
- He hurt his neck while playing football.
- The necklace rests beautifully around her neck.
- She turned her neck to see what was happening behind her.
Meaning
The neck supports the head and allows for its movement, housing important structures such as the trachea and esophagus.
Synonyms
- throat
- cervix
- wrist (in a metaphorical sense)
