"kneck" meaning in All languages combined

See kneck on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: knecks [plural]
Rhymes: -ɛk Etymology: Uncertain. Etymology templates: {{unc|en}} Uncertain Head templates: {{en-noun}} kneck (plural knecks)
  1. (UK, nautical) The twisting of a rope or cable, as it is running out. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-kneck-en-noun-Kj8h~eI7 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

Inflected forms

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