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NECKBAND
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
Synonyms:
choker; collar; dog collar; neckband
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("neckband" is a kind of...):
necklace (jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women))
Sense 2
Meaning:
A band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
Synonyms:
collar; neckband
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("neckband" is a kind of...):
band (a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body))
Meronyms (parts of "neckband"):
facing (a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "neckband"):
choker; neck ruff; ruff; ruffle (a high tight collar)
clerical collar; dog collar; Roman collar (a stiff white collar with no opening in the front; a distinctive symbol of the clergy)
Eton collar (broad white collar worn over the lapels of a jacket)
Peter Pan collar (a flat collar with rounded ends that meet in front)
rabato; rebato (a wired or starched collar of intricate lace; worn in 17th century)
polo-neck collar; turtleneck collar (a high close-fitting turnover collar)
Holonyms ("neckband" is a part of...):
neck; neck opening (an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck)
Sense 3
Meaning:
A band around the collar of a garment
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("neckband" is a kind of...):
band; banding; stripe (an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material)
Holonyms ("neckband" is a part of...):
jumper; sweater (a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body)
