Necklace

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  • noun. An ornament worn around the neck.
  • noun. Something felt to resemble this neck ornament, as in shape.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • To form into a necklace; encircle or surround with, or as with, a necklace.
  • noun. Any flexible ornament worn round the neck, us one of shells, coins, beads, or flowers.
  • noun. A band or tie for the neck, of lace, silk, or the like, worn by women.
  • noun. A noose or halter.
  • noun. Nautical, a chain about a lower mast, to which the futtock-shrouds were formerly secured; a strap girding a lower mast and carrying leading-blocks.
  • noun. In ceramics, a molding or continuous ornament applied to the shoulder or neck of a vase or bottle, especially when twisted, divided into beads, or the like.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. A string of beads, etc., or any continuous band or chain, worn around the neck as an ornament.
  • noun. A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • 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.
  • noun. Anything resembling a necklace in shape.
  • noun. 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.
  • verb. To informally execute by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • noun. jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
  • Word Usage
    "Adorned on an adjustable 16.5 to 18 inch sterling silver chain, this necklace is appropriately finished with a classic heart-shaped clasp."
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    reckless  
    Same Context
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    bead  belt  bracelet  buckle  collar  
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    anklet  armlet  band  bangle  beads  
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