Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun See gorget, 1 and 2.

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  • noun A piece of armour for the throat; a gorget.

Etymologies

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neck +‎ plate

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Examples

  • Look at that neckplate, festooned with carnelian beads.

    British Blogs CLASSICAL ICONOCLAST 2010

  • Also, the neckplate bears the Hendrix engraved silhouette.

    Strat-O-Blogster Guitar Blog Stratoblogster 2010

  • It's also interesting that it's setup like a Tele, but the color choice makes it Here is a seller offering the body of a 1960s Mandocaster -- just the stripped-down body -- and then offering the case, tuners, neckplate, bridge, and bridge cover in separate auctions.

    Mandolin Cafe News 2009

  • This is a complete package and includes original tuners, neckplate, screws, tags & stickers, etc. (hardcase not included) ... "

    Strat-O-Blogster Guitar Blog 2010

  • This is a complete package and includes original tuners, neckplate, screws, tags & stickers, etc. (hardcase not included) ... "

    Strat-O-Blogster Guitar Blog 2010

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