crew neck /ˈkɹuˌnɛk/adjective 2noun 2forms 1 adjective2 •Referring to the collar of pullover garments and usually of sweaters and T-shirts, when [the collar] circles the neck.The designer herself was wearing tailored caramel-coloured trousers with a toning crew neck knit, because “it’s work, and I have too much to do to get dressed up”. — 2017 •Referring to a garment's collar whose front is meant to ride up onto the neck, sometimes to Adam's apple level. noun2 •A round neckline with a ribbed texture. •A shirt, sweater, or similar garment with such a neckline. formscrew necks