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Definition of necking

necking

/ˈnɛk.ɪŋ/
neck · ing
Plural:neckings
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necking Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act of kissing and caressing amorously.

Example

"The chaperone strictness ensured there was no necking in the hallways during the high school dance."

2

In materials science and engineering, a mode of tensile deformation where a localized reduction in the cross-sectional area of a material occurs under stress.

Example

"During the tensile test, significant necking was observed in the steel rod just before it fractured."

3

In classical architecture, a narrow molding or recessed band near the top of a column shaft, between the shaft and the capital.

Example

"The stone restorer carefully cleaned the carved necking just below the Doric capital."

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• Rhymes for necking

• Nearby Words

neckbeard
necked
neckerchief
necking
necklace
neckline
neckpiece

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Necking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/necking
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