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/nek"luyn'/, n.the opening at the neck of a garment, esp. of a woman's garment, with reference to its shape or its position on the body: a V-neckline; a high neckline.[1900-05; NECK + LINE1]
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neckline — (n.) also neck line, of a garment, 1900, from NECK (Cf. neck) (n.) + LINE (Cf. line) (n.) … Etymology dictionary
neckline — ► NOUN ▪ the edge of a woman s garment at or below the neck … English terms dictionary
neckline — [nek′līn΄] n. the line formed by the edge of a garment around or nearest the neck … English World dictionary
Neckline — The neckline is the top edge of a garment that surrounds the neck, especially from the front view. Neckline also refers to the overall line between all the layers of clothing and the neck and shoulders of a person, ignoring the unseen… … Wikipedia
Neckline — A level of support or resistance found on a head and shoulders pattern that is used by traders to determine strategic areas to place orders. Each peak of a regular head and shoulders pattern falls toward a support level, also known as a neckline … Investment dictionary
neckline — neck|line [ˈnek laın] n [C usually singular] the shape made by the upper edge of a piece of woman s clothing around or below the neck ▪ a square neckline low/plunging neckline (=leaving part of the chest uncovered) ▪ Her evening gown had a… … Dictionary of contemporary English
neckline — [[t]ne̱klaɪn[/t]] necklines N COUNT: oft supp N The neckline of a dress, blouse, or other piece of clothing is the edge that goes around your neck, especially the front part of it. ...a short brown dress with a plunging neckline. ...a dress with… … English dictionary
neckline — noun (countable usually singular) the shape made by the upper edge of a piece of woman s clothing around or below the neck: a flattering scoop neckline | low/plunging neckline (=leaving part of the chest uncovered): Her evening gown had a… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
neckline — UK [ˈnekˌlaɪn] / US noun [countable] Word forms neckline : singular neckline plural necklines the shape of a piece of clothing around your neck a low/round neckline … English dictionary
neckline — n. a high; low, plunging; sweetheart neckline * * * [ neklaɪn] low plunging sweetheart neckline a high … Combinatory dictionary
