nek
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Once a Owl nipped Fox 6 kwite crool on his nek just because Fox 6 was saying a frend lee greeting to the baby Owls with his snout!
From The Guardian • Oct. 21, 2017
But here comes the huje and the small Yuman, running as if in viktree, making a noise that made my hare stand on my nek, and what cud I do but flee?
From The Guardian • Oct. 21, 2017
Example.—Li ne estis tie, nek mi = He was not there, nor I. Nek ... ankaŭ = Nor ... also, nor ... too, nor ... either.
From The International Auxiliary Language Esperanto Grammar and Commentary by Cox, George
This Commandant had on the previous night come to us through the nek without any mishap, and had now under these circumstances to return immediately.
From Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet by Kestell, J. D. (John Daniel)
Some say we must remain where we are, others that we must get through the nek at all costs.
From Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet by Kestell, J. D. (John Daniel)
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