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Necklace
//ˈnɛkləs// noun, verb
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Noun
- 1 An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.
- 2 jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women) wordnet
- 3 Anything resembling a necklace in shape. figuratively
"a necklace of coral islands"
- 4 A device used in necklacing (an informal execution); a rubber tyre that is filled with petrol. It is placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire. South-Africa
"Necklacing on Wikipedia.Wikipedia"
Verb
- 1 To informally execute by necklacing; by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck. South-Africa
"Frustrated residents tied the hands of two suspected criminals, put tyres around their necks and then set them alight. In a manifestation of growing disillusionment with the criminal justice system, residents of Bramfischerville, west of Johannesburg, on Tuesday abducted and necklaced two suspected burglars."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From neck + lace.
Etymology 2
From neck + lace.
See also for "necklace"
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