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Necklace

noun
/ˈnɛkləs/
Word Frequency: 2.1

Definitions

1.nounAn 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.nounAnything resembling a necklace in shape.
"a necklace of coral islands"
3.nounA 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.
4.verbTo informally execute by necklacing; by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.

Synonyms

locketstringcollarjewelryshackleclampchainsaltirependantjewelcollierneck

Rhymes With

fecklessspecklessflecklessnecklesschecklessecclusreckless
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