necking

• Nom désignant deux sens distincts : 1) en architecture, la partie profilée située sous le chapiteau d'une colonne ; 2) jeux amoureux ou préliminaires n'impliquant pas de contact génital.

A noun with two distinct meanings: 1) the molding at the top of a column in architecture; 2) affectionate play or foreplay that does not involve contact with the genital organs.

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1. Architectural moldingC2formalart

   A decorative molding or groove at the top of a column, just below the capital.

   Gorge (en architecture)

   • The Doric column featured a simple necking beneath the capital.
   • The architect carefully designed the necking to match the building's classical style.
   • Necking is often used to create a visual transition between the column shaft and the capital.

   Synonymesgorgerin

2. B2informal

   Affectionate play, such as kissing and cuddling, that does not involve genital contact.

   Papouilles / baisers et câlins

   • The teenagers were caught necking in the back of the movie theater.
   • They spent the evening necking on the sofa.
   • Necking is often considered a form of light foreplay.

   Synonymescaressingcuddlingfondlingsmooching

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de s'embrasser et de se caresser passionnément, ou celle de boire rapidement une boisson, surtout d'un seul trait.

A verb used to indicate the act of kissing and cuddling amorously, or drinking a beverage quickly, especially in a single gulp.

1. B2informal

   To kiss and cuddle amorously, often in a passionate or intimate way.

   se bécoter

   • They were necking in the back of the car.
   • The teenagers were caught necking in the park.
   • He spent the evening necking with his girlfriend.

   Synonymescanoodlemake outpetsmooch