necklace

Meaning

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

To informally execute by necklacing; by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.

Concepts

necklace

collar

amber

beads

choker

chain

garland

necklet

bead

ornament

bracelet

ornamental chain

rounded

brooch

chaplet

string

string of pearls

chapelt

gorget

pearl necklace

rosary

armband

scarf

ton

copper

nape of neck

neck

pearl oyster

torque

jewel

locket

pendant

jewelry

necktie

sash

string of beads

collar of beads

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈnɛkləs/

Etymology

From neck + lace.

Sentences

I'm just gazing at the marble of your necklace .