NECKBAND

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

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))

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)

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)