NECK RUFF Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase neck ruff. (close relations)
Definition of NECK RUFF
Best Alternative Words for NECK RUFF
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| ruffle | verbv | |||||||
noun • a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim • a high tight collar • a noisy fight verb • stir up (water) so as to form ripples • trouble or vex • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others • discompose • twitch or flutter • mix so as to make a random order or arrangement • erect or fluff up • disturb the smoothness of • pleat or gather into a ruffle | ||||||||
| collar | nounn | |||||||
noun • a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over • (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal • anything worn or placed about the neck • a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part • the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot • a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it • necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck • a figurative restraint • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) verb • take into custody • seize by the neck or collar • furnish with a collar | ||||||||
| frill | nounn | |||||||
noun • (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs • an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal • a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim • ornamental objects of no great value | ||||||||
| jabot | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ruffle on the front of a woman's blouse or a man's shirt | ||||||||
| tucker | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sewer who tucks • United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939) • a detachable yoke of linen or lace worn over the breast of a low-cut dress • United States vaudevillian (born in Russia) noted for her flamboyant performances (1884-1966) verb • wear out completely | ||||||||
| choker | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who kills by strangling • an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation • necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck • a high tight collar | ||||||||
| ruff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal • a high tight collar • common Eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season • (card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit verb • play a trump | ||||||||
