crew neckline

crew neckline
noun
a plain straight neckline opening from shoulder to shoulder of sweaters
Syn: ↑crew neck
Hypernyms: ↑neckline

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noun

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crew neck or crew neckline,
a round, close-fitting neckline at the base of the throat, as on sweaters worn by boat crews.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • crew neck — noun a plain straight neckline opening from shoulder to shoulder of sweaters • Syn: ↑crew neckline • Hypernyms: ↑neckline * * * crew neck or crew neckline, a round, close fitting neckline at the base of the throat, as on sweaters worn by boat… …   Useful english dictionary

  • crew neck — crew′ neck n. 1) clo a collarless, rib knit neckline that fits snugly around the base of the neck 2) clo a garment with this neckline • Etymology: 1935–40, amer. crew′ neck , crew′ necked , adj …   From formal English to slang

  • crew neck — crew neck, crew necked, adj. 1. a collarless neckline, as on a sweater or jersey, that fits snugly at the base of the neck. 2. a sweater, jersey, or other garment having such a neckline. [1935 40, Amer.] * * * …   Universalium

  • crew neck — ► NOUN ▪ a close fitting round neckline …   English terms dictionary

  • crew neck — ☆ crew neck n. a round neckline, as on a sweater, fitting close around the base of the neck …   English World dictionary

  • crew neck — noun Etymology: from the sweaters with this neckline worn by oarsmen Date: 1939 1. a round collarless neckline 2. (usually crewneck) a sweater with a crew neck …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Crew neck — A crew neck T shirt A crew neck (or crew neck) is a type of shirt or sweater that has a round neckline and no collar, often worn with other layers.[1][ …   Wikipedia

  • crew — 1. n. & v. n. (often treated as pl.) 1 a a body of people manning a ship, aircraft, train, etc. b such a body as distinguished from the captain or officers. c a body of people working together; a team. 2 colloq. a company of people; a gang (a… …   Useful english dictionary

  • crew neck — noun a close fitting round neckline. Derivatives crew necked adjective …   English new terms dictionary

  • crewneck — crew neck n. 1. A round close fitting neckline. 2. often crew·neck (kro͞oʹnĕk ) A garment, especially a sweater, with such a neckline.   [From the wearing of similarly styled sweaters by rowers.] * * * …   Universalium

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