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necktie

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neck·tie  (nkt)
n.
A narrow fabric band of varying length worn around the neck and tied in a knot or bow close to the throat.

necktie [ˈnɛkˌtaɪ]
n
(Clothing & Fashion) the US name for tie [11]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.necktienecktie - neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front; "he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie"; "he wore a vest and tie"
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
neckwear - articles of clothing worn about the neck
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
Translations
necktie [ˈnektaɪ] Ncorbata f
necktie [ˈnɛktaɪ] n (mainly US)cravate f
necktie [ˈnɛkˌtaɪ] n (esp Am) → cravatta
necktie [ˈnɛkˌtaɪ] n (esp Am) → cravatta


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Joe gave a pull at his necktie and a twitch at his jacket, and was off in a moment.
Finally he tied his necktie with a curse, and went down to breakfast with little of his good-humour left.
It was not until he had reached his own room and was tying his necktie that he became aware of a sound that lingered unpleasantly in his ears.
 
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