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Definition of neckline

neckline

/ˈnɛk.laɪn/
neck · line

Plural:necklines
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neckline Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The top edge or contour of a garment that surrounds the neck, shoulders, and upper chest, especially with regard to its cut or style.

Example

"The evening gown featured a modest boat neckline trimmed with delicate lace."


2

In technical financial analysis, a support or resistance trendline drawn across the intermediate highs or lows of a head-and-shoulders chart pattern.

Example

"Traders watched closely to see if the stock price would break below the neckline of the head-and-shoulders formation."

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