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1 the scruff of the neck
(the back of the neck by which an animal can be grasped or lifted: She picked up the cat by the scruff of the neck.) hnakkadramb -
2 a pain in the neck
(a person who is constantly annoying: People who are always complaining are a pain in the neck.) algjör plága -
3 neck
I [nek] noun1) (the part of the body between the head and chest: She wore a scarf around her neck.)2) (the part of an article of clothing that covers that part of the body: The neck of that shirt is dirty.)3) (anything like a neck in shape or position: the neck of a bottle.)•- necklace- neckline
- necktie
- neck and neck II [nek] verb(to kiss, hug and caress (passionately); to pet.) -
4 neck and neck
((in a race) exactly equal: The horses were neck and neck as they came up to the finish.) hnífjafnir -
5 polo-neck
noun ((a garment especially a sweater with) a high, close-fitting part around the neck: He was wearing a polo-neck; ( also adjective) a polo-neck sweater.) rúllukragapeysa -
6 brass neck
(shameless cheek or impudence: After breaking off the engagement she had the brass neck to keep the ring.) óskammfeilni -
7 scruff
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8 collar
['kolə] 1. noun1) (the part of a garment at the neck especially of a shirt, jacket etc: This collar is too tight.) kragi; flibbi2) (something worn round the neck: The dog's name was on its collar.) hálsband2. verb(to seize, get hold of: He collared the speaker as he left the room.) ná (háls)taki á -
9 sling
1. [sliŋ] noun1) (a type of bandage hanging from the neck or shoulders to support an injured arm: He had his broken arm in a sling.) fatli2) (a band of cloth etc worn over the shoulder for supporting a rifle etc on the back.) axlaról3) (a looped arrangement of ropes, chains etc for supporting, hoisting, carrying and lowering heavy objects.) stroffa2. verb1) (to throw violently: The boy slung a stone at the dog.) kasta2) (to support, hang or swing by means of a strap, sling etc: He had a camera and binoculars slung round his neck.) í ól• -
10 hackles
['hæklz](the hair on a dog's neck or the feathers on the neck of a farmyard cock.) burstir -
11 nape
[neip](the back of the neck: His hair curled over the nape of his neck.) hnakkagróf -
12 crane
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13 millstone
1) (one of the two large, heavy stones used in an old-fashioned mill for grinding grain.) myllu-/kvarnarsteinn2) ((usually with round one's/the neck) something that is a heavy burden or responsibility, and prevents easy progress: He regarded his brother as a millstone round his neck.) þung byrði -
14 back
[bæk] 1. noun1) (in man, the part of the body from the neck to the bottom of the spine: She lay on her back.) bak, hryggur2) (in animals, the upper part of the body: She put the saddle on the horse's back.) bak, hryggur3) (that part of anything opposite to or furthest from the front: the back of the house; She sat at the back of the hall.) bakatil, bakhlið, aftari eða fjarlægari hluti4) (in football, hockey etc a player who plays behind the forwards.) bakvörður2. adjective(of or at the back: the back door.) aftur-, bak-3. adverb1) (to, or at, the place or person from which a person or thing came: I went back to the shop; He gave the car back to its owner.) til baka, aftur2) (away (from something); not near (something): Move back! Let the ambulance get to the injured man; Keep back from me or I'll hit you!) aftur, frá3) (towards the back (of something): Sit back in your chair.) aftur (í)4) (in return; in response to: When the teacher is scolding you, don't answer back.) til baka, á móti5) (to, or in, the past: Think back to your childhood.) aftur (til)4. verb1) (to (cause to) move backwards: He backed (his car) out of the garage.) bakka2) (to help or support: Will you back me against the others?) styðja (við bakið á)3) (to bet or gamble on: I backed your horse to win.) veðja (á)•- backer- backbite
- backbiting
- backbone
- backbreaking
- backdate
- backfire
- background
- backhand 5. adverb(using backhand: She played the stroke backhand; She writes backhand.) með bakhandarhöggi; með vinstrihallandi skrift- backlog- back-number
- backpack
- backpacking: go backpacking
- backpacker
- backside
- backslash
- backstroke
- backup
- backwash
- backwater
- backyard
- back down
- back of
- back on to
- back out
- back up
- have one's back to the wall
- put someone's back up
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15 shoulder
['ʃəuldə] 1. noun1) (the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm: He was carrying the child on his shoulders.) öxl2) (anything that resembles a shoulder: the shoulder of the hill.) e-ð sem líkist öxl; brött hæð3) (the part of a garment that covers the shoulder: the shoulder of a coat.) axlarstykki4) (the upper part of the foreleg of an animal.) bógur2. verb1) (to lift on to the shoulder: He shouldered his pack and set off on his walk.) axla, setja á öxl sér2) (to bear the full weight of: He must shoulder his responsibilities.) axla (ábyrgð)3) (to make (one's way) by pushing with the shoulder: He shouldered his way through the crowd.) ryðjast áfram•- put one's shoulder to the wheel
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16 breast
[brest] 1. noun1) (either of a woman's two milk-producing glands on the front of the upper body.) konubrjóst2) (the front of a body between the neck and belly: He clutched the child to his breast; This recipe needs three chicken breasts.) brjóst, faðmur, bringa2. verb1) (to face or oppose: breast the waves.) mæta, takast á við, bjóða birginn2) (to come to the top of: As we breasted the hill we saw the enemy in the distance.) koma upp á•- breastfed
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17 hang
[hæŋ]past tense, past participle - hung; verb1) (to put or fix, or to be put or fixed, above the ground eg by a hook: We'll hang the picture on that wall; The picture is hanging on the wall.) hengja2) (to fasten (something), or to be fastened, at the top or side so that it can move freely but cannot fall: A door hangs by its hinges.) hanga3) ((past tense, past participle hanged) to kill, or to be killed, by having a rope put round the neck and being allowed to drop: Murderers used to be hanged in the United Kingdom, but no-one hangs for murder now.) hengja4) ((often with down or out) to be bending, drooping or falling downwards: The dog's tongue was hanging out; Her hair was hanging down.) hanga (niður)5) (to bow (one's head): He hung his head in shame.) hengja (haus)•- hanger- hanging
- hangings
- hangman
- hangover
- get the hang of
- hang about/around
- hang back
- hang in the balance
- hang on
- hang together
- hang up -
18 tie
1. present participle - tying; verb1) ((often with to, on etc) to fasten with a string, rope etc: He tied the horse to a tree; The parcel was tied with string; I don't like this job - I hate being tied to a desk.) binda2) (to fasten by knotting; to make a knot in: He tied his shoelaces.) hnÿta; reima3) (to be joined by a knot etc: The belt of this dress ties at the front.) vera hnÿttur4) (to score the same number of points etc (in a game, competition etc): Three people tied for first place.) jafna, gera jafntefli2. noun1) (a strip of material worn tied round the neck under the collar of a shirt: He wore a shirt and tie.) hálsbindi2) (something that joins: the ties of friendship.) (vináttu)band, tengsl3) (an equal score or result (in a game, competition etc); a draw.) jafntefli4) (a game or match to be played.) leikur í útsláttarkeppni•- tie someone down
- tie down
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19 chest
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20 throat
[Ɵrəut]1) (the back part of the mouth connecting the openings of the stomach, lungs and nose: She has a sore throat.) háls2) (the front part of the neck: She wore a silver brooch at her throat.) háls•- - throated- throaty
- throatily
- throatiness
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