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neckband

DEFINITIONS OF: neckband

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n a band around the collar of a garment

Type of:
band, banding, stripe
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material

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

Synonyms:
collar
Types:
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choker, neck ruff, ruff, ruffle
a high tight collar
Roman collar, clerical collar, dog 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
fraise
a ruff for the neck worn in the 16th century
Type 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)

n necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck

Synonyms:
choker, collar, dog collar
Type of:
necklace
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
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