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necklace
[ nek-lis ]
noun
- a piece of jewelry consisting of a string of stones, beads, jewels, or the like, or a chain of gold, silver, or other metal, for wearing around the neck.
necklace
/ ˈɛɪ /
noun
- a chain, band, or cord, often bearing beads, pearls, jewels, etc, worn around the neck as an ornament, esp by women
- (in South Africa) a tyre soaked in petrol, placed round a person's neck, and set on fire in order to burn the person to death
verb
- tr to kill (someone) by placing a burning tyre round his or her neck
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
For weeks, they’ve been scouring their homes and cracking open their safes to retrieve vintage necklaces, family heirlooms and other expensive pieces containing the precious metal that can be melted for cash.
Two sets of killers will descend on the hotel — the Russians looking for their re-stolen necklace and Sritala’s guards looking for Rick.
Before the first game, Chelsea Freeman said his treasured necklace — the one with a strand of hair from his late mother within a cross — had broken.
"Whether it's a diamond necklace or a humble sausage roll, taking what isn't yours can lead to criminal charges."
She believes they also made off with a handful of purses, a ring and a necklace but dropped most of the items of major value.
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