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NECKLINE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The line formed by the edge of a garment around the neck
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("neckline" is a kind 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)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "neckline"):
crew neck; crew neckline (a plain straight neckline opening from shoulder to shoulder of sweaters)
decolletage (a low-cut neckline on a woman's dress)
Holonyms ("neckline" is a part of...):
blouse (a top worn by women)
dress; frock (a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice)
jumper; sweater (a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body)
