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neck·lace N0045400 (nĕk′lĭs)n.1. An ornament worn around the neck.2. Something felt to resemble this neck ornament, as in shape: a necklace of hundreds of tiny islands.necklace (ˈnɛklɪs) n1. (Jewellery) a chain, band, or cord, often bearing beads, pearls, jewels, etc, worn around the neck as an ornament, esp by women2. (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 deathvb (tr) South African to kill (someone) by placing a burning tyre round his or her neckneck•lace (ˈnɛk lɪs)
n., v. -laced, -lac•ing. n. 1. a piece of jewelry worn around the neck, as a chain or a string of gemstones, pearls, etc. v.t. 2. (in South Africa) to kill by placing a gasoline-soaked tire around the victim's neck and setting it on fire. [1580–90; compare lace (definition 2)] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  necklace - jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)strand, string, chain - a necklace made by a stringing objects together; "a string of beads"; "a strand of pearls";chain - a linked or connected series of objects; "a chain of daisies"choker, dog collar, neckband, collar - necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neckjewellery, jewelry - an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)pendant, pendent - an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring) |
necklacenoun chain, beads, pendant, choker, necklet She dropped her pearl necklace on the dressing-table.Translationsneck1 (nek) noun1. the part of the body between the head and chest. She wore a scarf around her neck. 頸部 颈，脖子 2. the part of an article of clothing that covers that part of the body. The neck of that shirt is dirty. 衣領 衣领3. anything like a neck in shape or position. the neck of a bottle. 頸狀物 颈状物ˈnecklace (-ləs) noun a string of jewels, beads etc worn around the neck. a diamond necklace. 項鍊 项链ˈneckline noun the edge of a piece of clothing at or around a person's neck. The dress has a very low neckline. 領口 领口ˈnecktie noun (American) a man's tie. 領帶 领带neck and neck (in a race) exactly equal. The horses were neck and neck as they came up to the finish. 並駕齊驅 并驾齐驱IdiomsSeepearl necklacenecklace
necklace: see jewelryjewelry,
personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion.
The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring.
..... Click the link for more information. .Necklace an ornament worn around the neck. A necklace may consist of shells, amber, pearls, stones, (including precious gems), or coins strung on a string. What does it mean when you dream about a necklace?A dream that focuses on one’s necklace can indicate feelings of specialness or wealth, or associations with a person who might have given one the necklace as a gift. Alternatively, it could be weighing one down like “a millstone around one’s neck.” (See also Jewels/Jewelry, Ring). necklace
neck·lace (nek'lăs), Term used to describe a skin rash that encircles the neck.neck·lace (nek'lăs) Term used to describe a rash that encircles the neck. FinancialSeeJewelrynecklace
Synonyms for necklacenoun chainSynonyms- chain
- beads
- pendant
- choker
- necklet
Words related to necklacenoun jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)Related Words- strand
- string
- chain
- choker
- dog collar
- neckband
- collar
- jewellery
- jewelry
- pendant
- pendent
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