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crew neck


crew neck

noun

Definition of CREW NECK

1
: a round collarless neckline
2
usually crew·neck \ˈkrü-ˌnek\ : a sweater with a crew neck

Origin of CREW NECK

from the sweaters with this neckline worn by oarsmen
First Known Use: 1939

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