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Meaning of "boat neck" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BOAT NECK

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOAT NECK

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Boat neck is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOAT NECK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Boat neck

A boat neck, also called a bateau neck or Sabrina neckline, is a wide neckline that runs horizontally, front and back, almost to the shoulder points, across the collarbone. It is traditionally used in nautically inspired sweaters and knitwear, but is also featured in more elegant cocktail dresses and eveningwear. The style derives from sailors' blouses or sweaters, often with wide navy and white horizontal stripes. The wide, plain neck was said to facilitate quick removal if a sailor were to fall overboard.

Definition of boat neck in the English dictionary

The definition of boat neck in the dictionary is a high slitlike neckline of a garment that extends onto the shoulders Also called: bateau neckline.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOAT NECK

boat
boat deck
boat drill
boat people
boat race
boat ride
boat shoes
boat train
boat trip
boat-billed heron
boat-shaped
boatable
boatbill
boatbuilder
boatbuilding
boatel
boater
boatful
boathook
boathouse

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOAT NECK

brass neck
break one´s neck
breathe down someone´s neck
bull neck
by the neck
crew neck
get it in the neck
hard neck
neck
neck and neck
pain in the neck
polo neck
risk one´s neck
save one´s neck
save someone´s neck
scoop neck
swan neck
text neck
V neck
V-neck

Synonyms and antonyms of boat neck in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «boat neck» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOAT NECK

Find out the translation of boat neck to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of boat neck from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «boat neck» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

船领
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cuello barco
570 millions of speakers

English

boat neck
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नाव गर्दन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قارب الرقبة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лодка шея
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

barco pescoço
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নৌকা ঘাড়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cou bateau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Leher bot
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Boot-Ausschnitt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ボートネック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

보트 넥
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gulu singa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thuyền cổ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

படகு கழுத்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बोट मान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Tekne boynu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

collo della barca
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

łódź szyi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

човен шия
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

gât barca
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βάρκα λαιμό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

boot nek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

båt hals
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

båthals
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of boat neck

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOAT NECK»

The term «boat neck» is regularly used and occupies the 67.863 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOAT NECK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about boat neck

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOAT NECK»

Discover the use of boat neck in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to boat neck and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Designing Knitwear
Bateau, or boat, neck The bateau, or boat, neck is the simplest neckline of all and , in fact, is not really a shaped neckline. The straight upper edge of front and back are simply joined at each shoulder, allowing an opening for the head. This type ...
Deborah Newton, 1998
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Graffiti: Boat Neck Sweater: 56(61:66) Cm Chest
Long sleeved boat neck sweater with a striking geometric pattern of diamonds on sleeves and at the seams. Knitted in soft brushed yarn in one main colour with 2 contrasting colours in stocking and reverse stocking stitch.
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Design & Knit the Sweater of Your Dreams
The back neck of the sweater is often knitted straight across but, if you like, it can be shaped similarly to the front but making it only about 1" (2.5cm) deep (except for the boat neck). Boat Neck The upper edge of the front and back parts of the ...
J. Marsha Michler, 2011
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Essential Fashion Illustration
Flat knitting machine Round-neck Boat-neck Polo-neck without buttons Polo- neck with zip Polo-neck with buttons Rebeca Flat-facing cardigan Hunting Mao Smock Low-cut boat-neck Closed crossed turtleneck Turtleneck buttoned on one side ...
Maite Lafuente, 2006
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Working Mother
fashion, health, beauty, feelings, friendly advice by Shaun Dreisbach A slim mi pig pencil skirt makes this suit a standout. Pfir with a boat-neck tee a la Auflrey ( and show off those collar! ones!). ok with flattering) ilor pants. Fairfveather calls for a ...
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The royal cookery book: (le livre de cuisine)
NECK OF VEAL WITH GLAZED ONIONS Prepare and cook a neck as above ; Put it on a dish ; garnish it with Glazed Onions (vide page 296) ; and serve with some Half Glaze in a boat. NECK OF VEAL A LA MACEDOINB Prepare and cook a ...
Jules Gouffé, 1869
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Knitting Know-How: Techniques, Lessons and Projects for ...
The boat neck is the simplest neckline of all and can be quite flattering, especially over a turtleneck while yachting. The front and back are worked straight across with no neckline shaping and arejoined together at the shoulders, leaving a ...
Dorothy T. Ratigan, Judith Durant, 2012
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Ready to Wear: An Expert's Guide to Choosing and Using Your ...
Rollneck Boat Neck Overly casual cotton "skier" -style turtlenecks (think L.L.Bean or Land's End) are not the best choice to wear with suits or dress skirts and slacks . They are much too informal and are best saved for the slopes or for wear with ...
Mary Lou Andre, 2004
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Fashion For Dummies
The following list describes the most common necklines: ✓ Conservative necklines: The boat neck and the jewel neck, shown in Figure 9-5, are more conservative. The boat neck covers you to the neck, but because it opens wider at the ...
Jill Martin, Pierre A. Lehu, 2009
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Four Days to Veracruz: A Novel
Now get some sleep.” “How's he gonna get us home? Past the roadblocks?” Darren paused for a long time.“A boat. He's coming by boat,Neck.” “Boat? How do we know he'll be there?” “He'll be there.” “But how do you know?” Darren sighed.
Owen West, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOAT NECK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term boat neck is used in the context of the following news items.
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Japanese brand teams with Muslim designer
... to drape over the body without clinging too tightly, creating a feminine silhouette in a modest way with long boat neck dresses and camisoles. «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
Uniqlo teams up with Hana Tajima to create 'modest' range
The dresses are designed to drape over the body without clinging too tightly, creating a feminine silhouette in a modest way with long boat neck ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
Necklines to suit your body type
Whether you choose to cover up with a boat neck or sizzle in strapless dress, necklines have the ability to make you appear slimmer and also ... «Times of India, Jun 15»
4
Juun.J Men's RTW Spring 2016
Boat neck tops, sailor pants, precise tailoring and loads of denim defined this Juun.J collection – with all of those elements occasionally ... «WWD, Jun 15»
5
10 easy, breezy pieces: flattering clothes for summer
... a great alternative is this denim Christa version. Not so keen on the deep V? Try turning the dress around for a fashionable boat neck at the ... «Irish Times, Jun 15»
6
Something for everyone during Day 2 of London Collections: Men
Boat neck jerseys and smocks were featured along side color blocked shirts and power clashing mixed patterns combinations of shirts and ... «Examiner.com, Jun 15»
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The secret of Caitlyn Jenner's rocking red Donna Karan dress and …
The boat neck Resort dress, with on-trend mesh panels, is cut below the knee, but rests well above Jenner's knee - after all, Caitlyn is 6-foot-2 ... «New York Daily News, Jun 15»
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Khloé Kardashian Wears Risqué Dress For Memorial Weekend …
The 30-year-old “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star wore a mid-ankle length dress with long sleeves, boat neck and sheer panels. «International Business Times, May 15»
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Newlyweds Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed Enjoy "the Best" PDA …
Reed added sheer lace sleeves and a modified boat neck to complete the look. For now, however, the look Reed is wearing is complete ... «E! Online, May 15»
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All the Details on Nikki Reed's Gorgeous White Lace Wedding Gown …
... choice was the "Elizabeth," an Ecru beaded Chantilly lace mermaid gown to which she added sheer lace sleeves and a modified boat neck. «E! Online, Apr 15»

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