Definition of necklace Necklace

/nɛˈklʌs/ - [neklus] - neck•lace

We found 10 definitions of necklace from 6 different sources.

What does necklace mean?

Noun Plural: necklaces
necklace - jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
		jewellery, jewelry an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
		strand, chain, string line consisting of a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable
		chain a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
		dog collar, neckband, choker, collar a collar for a dog

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necklace (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.
necklace (Noun)
Anything resembling a necklace in shape.
necklace (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.
necklace (Verb)
To informally execute by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.

necklace (n.)
A string of beads, etc., or any continuous band or chain, worn around the neck as an ornament.
necklace (n.)
A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays.

necklace
A ring of wads placed round a gun, as sometimes practised, for readiness and stowage. Also, a strop round a lower mast carrying leading-blocks. Also, the chain necklace, to which the futtock-shrouds are secured in some vessels.