necklace

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Anything resembling a necklace in shape.

   a necklace of coral islands

2. 2
   noun

   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.

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3. 3
   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.

   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.

4. 4
   noun

   jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

5. 5
   noun

   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.

Etymology

From neck + lace.