Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

neckless

Adjective

/ˈnɛkləs/

Definition

Having no neck; typically refers to an animal or a figurative description in various contexts.

Examples

The neckless tortoise had a rounded body and no visible neck.
Her neckless posture made her appear shorter than she actually was.
In some artistic representations, characters are depicted as neckless to convey a whimsical or unique look.

Meaning

The term ‘neckless’ is used to describe something that lacks a discernible neck structure. This can apply to certain species in the animal kingdom or be used metaphorically to describe a person or object that appears squat and without a neck.