noun.
A narrow fabric band of varying length worn around the neck and tied in a knot or bow close to the throat.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
Properly, a narrow band, generally of silk or satin, worn around the neck, and tied in a knot in front; by extension, any band, scarf, or tie worn around the neck or fastened in front of the collar.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
A scarf, band, or kerchief of silk, etc., passing around the neck or collar and tied in front; a bow of silk, etc., fastened in front of the neck.
noun.
A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front. See also bowtie.
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noun.
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
Word Usage
"Discussing his work in the first chapter, Pi says that a necktie is a noose, and he mentions some of the things that he misses about India (in spite of his love for Canada)."