necking

• Substantivo com dois sentidos distintos: 1) na arquitetura, a parte perfilada no topo de uma coluna; 2) carícias íntimas ou preliminares que não envolvem contato com os órgãos genitais.

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.

   Gola da coluna

   • 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.

   Sinônimosgorgerin

2. B2informal

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

   Beijos e carícias

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscaressingcuddlingfondlingsmooching

• Verbo usado para beijar e abraçar apaixonadamente, ou para beber rapidamente, especialmente de uma só vez.

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.

   Beijar e abraçar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscanoodlemake outpetsmooch