Nek

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A col (a dip on a mountain ridge between two peaks). South-Africa
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Abbreviation of Northeast Kingdom. abbreviation, alt-of

    "Once a mill town producing everything from doors to bowling pins, the central NEK town of Barton is now better known for its easy access to waterborne recreation."

Synonyms

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col

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"Once a mill town producing everything from doors to bowling pins, the central NEK town of Barton is now better known for its easy access to waterborne recreation."

Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans nek. Doublet of neck.

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