(historical) An old instrument of torture applied to the neck and legs.

The end of a pipe, etc., curved like a swan's neck.

plural of swan neck

(UK, informal) To receive severe criticism or punishment for something one has done.

Alternative form of get it in the neck

plural of neck bearing

(engineering) The part of a shaft that rotates in the bearing proper; a journal.

plural of shunting neck

(rail transport) A length of dead-end track, e.g. alongside a main line, used for the purpose of allowing a train to shunt back into a siding or rail yard without the need for the train to occupy a running line.

A low, U-shaped neckline.