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crewneck

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crew neck

–noun
1. a collarless neckline, as on a sweater or jersey, that fits snugly at the base of the neck.
2. a sweater, jersey, or other garment having such a neckline.

Origin:
1935–40, Americanism


crew-neck, crew-necked, adjective
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crew neck  
n.  
  1. A round close-fitting neckline.

  2. often crew·neck (krōō'něk') A garment, especially a sweater, with such a neckline.


[From the wearing of similarly styled sweaters by rowers.]
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