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neckband

noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A band worn around the neck.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The part of a shirt encircling the neck.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To attach a band around the neck of (especially a wild animal).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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4

noun

Meaning 4

necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: choker, collar, dog collar

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: necklace

5

noun

Meaning 5

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: collar

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: band

Narrower terms: choker, ruff, ruffle, neck ruff, clerical collar, Roman collar, dog collar, Eton collar, Peter Pan collar, rabato, rebato, turtleneck collar, polo-neck collar

6

noun

Meaning 6

a band around the collar of a garment

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: band, banding, stripe

History

Etymology

From neck + band.