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Necktie

NEH-kty

/ˈnɛˌktaɪ/

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necktie

Dictionary meaning

Neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn under a collar and tied in knot at the front.

Examples

  • I stood in front of the mirror tightening my necktie, pondering how I'd come to this point.

Synonyms: tie

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