English Explanatory Dictionary

necklace

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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. Anything resembling a necklace in shape.
  3. 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.
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.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɛkləs/ /ˈnɛklɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-necklace.wav /ˈnɛklæɪs/

Word forms

necklace necklaces necklacing necklaced

Etymology

From neck + lace.

Related words

collar

Derived words

anodyne necklace Casal's necklace Colombian necklace coral necklace necklacelike necklace poplar necklacer necklace tree pearl necklace sea necklace necklacing
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