Necktie vs. Cravat: What's the Difference?

A narrow fabric band of varying length worn around the neck and tied in a knot or bow close to the throat.

A scarf or band of fabric worn around the neck as a tie.

A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front. See also bowtie.

A wide fabric band worn as a necktie by men having long ends hanging in front.

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.

(historical) A decorative fabric band or scarf worn around the neck by women.

Neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front;

(surgery) A bandage resembling a cravat, particularly a triangular bandage folded into a strip.

To adorn with a cravat; to tie a cravat, or something resembling a cravat, around the neck.

A neckcloth; a piece of silk, fine muslin, or other cloth, worn by men about the neck.

Neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front