What does "necklace" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "necklace"?

Common synonyms include: anklet, armlet, band, bangle, bead, beads.

Necklace

//ˈnɛkləs// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

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."