Neck, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Necked p. pr. & vb. n. Necking.] Mech. To reduce the diameter of (an object) near its end, by making a groove around it; -- used with down; as, to neck down a shaft.
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Necked a.
1. Having (such) a neck; -- chiefly used in composition; as, stiff-necked.
2. Naut. Cracked; -- said of a treenail.
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necked
adj : having a neck or having a neck especially as specified
(often used in combination) [ant: neckless]