Necklace vs. Neckless
Necklacenoun
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.
Necklacenoun
(figuratively) Anything resembling a necklace in shape.
Necklacenoun
(South Africa) A method of informal execution in which a rubber tyre is filled with petrol, placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.
Necklaceverb
(South Africa) To informally execute by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.
Necklacenoun
A string of beads, etc., or any continuous band or chain, worn around the neck as an ornament.
Necklacenoun
A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays.
Necklacenoun
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
Necklacenoun
an ornamental chain or string of beads, jewels, or links worn round the neck
Necklacenoun
(in South Africa) a tyre doused or filled with petrol, placed round a victim's neck and set alight.
Necklaceverb
(in South Africa) kill (someone) with a tyre necklace.
Necklace
A necklace is an article of jewellery that is worn around the neck. Necklaces may have been one of the earliest types of adornment worn by humans.
Necklessadjective
Without a neck.
Neckless
lacking or apparently lacking a neck; - of a garment; as, a neckless gown.
Necklessadjective
lacking or apparently lacking a neck
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