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necktie

noun neck·tie \-ˌtī\

: a long piece of cloth that is worn by men around the neck and under a collar and that is tied in front with a knot at the top

Full Definition of NECKTIE

:  a narrow length of material worn about the neck and tied in front; especially :  four-in-hand
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First Known Use of NECKTIE

1838

Rhymes with NECKTIE

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NECKTIE Defined for Kids

necktie

noun neck·tie \ˈnek-ˌtī\

Definition of NECKTIE for Kids

:  a narrow length of material worn under the collar and tied in front

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