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Definitions for necktie
ˈnɛkˌtaɪneck·tie

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. necktie, tienoun

    neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

    "he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie"; "he wore a vest and tie"

Wiktionary

  1. necktienoun

    A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front. See also bowtie.

Wikipedia

  1. Necktie

    A necktie, or simply a tie, is a piece of cloth worn for decorative purposes around the neck, resting under the shirt collar and knotted at the throat, and often draped down the chest. Variants include the ascot, bow, bolo, zipper tie, cravat, and knit. The modern necktie, ascot, and bow tie are descended from the cravat. Neckties are generally unsized but may be available in a longer size. In some cultures, men and boys wear neckties as part of office attire or formal wear. Women wear them less often. Neckties can also be part of a uniform. Neckties are traditionally worn with the top shirt button fastened, and the tie knot resting between the collar points.

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  1. necktie

    A necktie is a long, narrow piece of fabric or cloth, usually made of silk, satin or other materials, which is worn around the neck and under the collar of a shirt, knotted or tied in a particular way at the throat for decorative purposes. It is typically worn by men and is a common part of formal, professional or ceremonial attire.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Necktienoun

    a scarf, band, or kerchief of silk, etc., passing around the neck or collar and tied in front; a bow of silk, etc., fastened in front of the neck

Wikidata

  1. Necktie

    A tie or necktie is a long piece of cloth worn for decorative purposes around the neck or shoulders, resting under the shirt collar and knotted at the throat. Variants include the ascot tie, bow tie, bolo tie, zipper tie, cravat and the clip-on tie. The modern necktie, ascot, and bow tie are descended from the cravat. Neck ties are generally unsized, but may be available in a longer size. Men and boys wear neckties as part of regular office attire or formal wear. Neckties can also be worn as part of a uniform, whereas some choose to wear them as everyday clothing attire. Neckties are traditionally worn with the top shirt button fastened, and the tie knot resting comfortably between the collar points. Among younger men, neckties are sometimes worn as a casual item, tied loosely around the neck, with the top shirt button unfastened.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of necktie in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of necktie in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of necktie in a Sentence

  1. Pierre Cardin:

    The numbers dont lie, i earn more from the sale of a necktie than from the sale of a million-franc dress. Its counterintuitive, but the accounts prove it. In the end, its all about the numbers.

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