[nek-tahy] 
| 1. | a band of decorative fabric worn around the neck, under the collar, and tied in front to hang down the front of a shirt or to form a small bow. |
| 2. | any band, scarf, or tie fastened at the front of the neck. |
| 3. | Slang. a hangman's rope. |
| neck·tie (něk'tī') n. A narrow fabric band of varying length worn around the neck and tied in a knot or bow close to the throat. |
