Necktie vs. Cravat

Necktie and Cravat Definitions
Necktie
A narrow fabric band of varying length worn around the neck and tied in a knot or bow close to the throat.
Cravat
A scarf or band of fabric worn around the neck as a tie.
Necktie
A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front. See also bowtie.
Cravat
A wide fabric band worn as a necktie by men having long ends hanging in front.
Necktie
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.
Cravat
(historical) A decorative fabric band or scarf worn around the neck by women.
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Necktie
Neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front;
He stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie
He wore a vest and tie
Cravat
(surgery) A bandage resembling a cravat, particularly a triangular bandage folded into a strip.
Cravat
To adorn with a cravat; to tie a cravat, or something resembling a cravat, around the neck.
Cravat
A neckcloth; a piece of silk, fine muslin, or other cloth, worn by men about the neck.
While his wig was combed and his cravat tied.
Cravat
Neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front