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2. (Naut.) Cracked; -- said of a
treenail.

Neck"er*chief (?), n. [For neck
kerchief.] A kerchief for the neck; -- called also neck
handkerchief.

Neck"ing, n. Same as
Neckmold.

Neck"lace (?; 48), n.
1. A string of beads, etc., or any continuous
band or chain, worn around the neck as an ornament.

2. (Naut.) A rope or chain fitted
around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and
stays.

neck"laced (?), a. Wearing a
necklace; marked as with a necklace.

The hooded and the necklaced
snake.

Sir W. Jones.

neck"land (?), n. A neck of
land. [Obs.]

neck"let (?), n. A necklace.
E. Anold.

{ Neck"mold`, Neck"mould` } (?),
n. (Arch.) A small convex molding
surrounding a column at the junction of the shaft and capital.

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