necklike
Resembling a throat
Necklike describes something that resembles a neck in form or function—typically long, narrow, and connecting two larger parts.
The term applies to anatomical structures, geological formations, or any elongated constriction between broader areas.
The necklike isthmus connected the two landmasses.
A necklike projection extended from the base of the flask.
Of the neck
- tracheaRespiratory airway tube
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
- larynxSpeech-producing throat organ
- pharynxMuscular throat cavity
thyroid · vertebrae · carotid · jugular · nape · collarbone · clavicle · windpipe
Of small width
- taperedGradually narrowing in width
- pinchedStole or squeezed tightly
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- slenderThin and graceful
thin · constricted · restricted · waisted · strangled · choked · throttled · hourglass
Pulled to lengthen
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- lengthenedIncreased in extent
- elongateTo make longer
- protractedExtended beyond normal duration
drawn-out · spindle-shaped · long-drawn · craned · outstretched · attenuated · tubular · columnar
cervical
Of the neck
pharynx · thyroid · vertebrae · carotid · jugular · nape · collarbone · clavicle · windpipe · gullet
narrow
Of small width
slender · thin · constricted · restricted · waisted · strangled · choked · throttled · hourglass · isthmian
stretched
Pulled to lengthen
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- lengthenedIncreased in extent
- elongateTo make longer
protracted · drawn-out · spindle-shaped · long-drawn · craned · outstretched · attenuated · tubular · columnar · cylindrical
supple
Flexing without damage
sinuous · serpentine · arching · craning · swiveling · turning · rotating · articulated
- plunging necklinesDeep V-shaped bodice cuts
- low neckline
- sweetheart necklineHeart-curved dress edge