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crew neck

adj · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkɹuˌnɛk/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Referring to the collar of pullover garments and usually of sweaters and T-shirts, when [the collar] circles the neck.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: crewnecked

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Referring to a garment's collar whose front is meant to ride up onto the neck, sometimes to Adam's apple level.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: high crew

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A round neckline with a ribbed texture.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

A shirt, sweater, or similar garment with such a neckline.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

noun

Meaning 5

a plain straight neckline opening from shoulder to shoulder of sweaters

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: crew neckline

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: neckline

History

Etymology

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