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necklace

/ˈnɛkləs/

/ˈnɛk.lɪs/

necklacenoun

necklaces

/ˈnɛkləs/

/ˈnɛk.lɪs/

Translations

ожерелье

She wore a beautiful necklace to the party.

Она надела красивое ожерелье на вечеринку.

колье

The diamond necklace was the highlight of the auction.

Бриллиантовое колье было гвоздем аукциона.

Definitions

A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, typically made of a chain, string of beads, or a band, often with a pendant or other decorative element.

She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the gala.

A series of connected or related things, often resembling a chain or string.

The mountain range formed a necklace of peaks around the valley.

A method of killing in which a rubber tyre filled with petrol is forced around a victim's chest and arms and set on fire.

During the unrest, several people were killed by necklace executions.

Synonyms

bead necklace

necklaceverb

necklaced

Past Simple

necklaced

Past Participle

necklacing

Gerund

/ˈnɛk.lɪs/

Definitions

To execute (someone) by forcing a petrol-soaked tyre over the victim's torso and setting it alight; to kill by necklacing.

The mob threatened to necklace the captured soldier.

To adorn or furnish with a necklace.

He necklaced her with an exquisite string of pearls.

Synonyms

hang (around)

string (with beads)

necklaceadjective

Attributive use (e.g., necklace display, necklace clasp)

Definitions

Relating to or designed for necklaces; used attributively.

She bought a necklace display stand for her boutique.