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neckwear

/ˌnɛkˈwɛər/
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Definitions of neckwear
  1. noun
    articles of clothing worn about the neck
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    types:
    cravat
    neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front
    necktie, tie
    neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
    ascot
    a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin
    bola, bola tie, bolo, bolo tie
    a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie
    bow tie, bow-tie, bowtie
    a man's tie that ties in a bow
    four-in-hand
    a long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other
    neckcloth, stock
    an ornamental white cravat
    old school tie
    necktie indicating the school the wearer attended
    string tie
    a very narrow necktie usually tied in a bow
    Windsor tie
    a wide necktie worn in a loose bow
    type of:
    garment
    an article of clothing
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