Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. necklace(noun)

   jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. necklace(Noun)

   An article of jewelry/jewellery 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.

2. necklace(Noun)

   Anything resembling a necklace in shape.

   a necklace of coral islands

3. necklace(Noun)

   (South African) A method of informal execution in which a rubber tyre is filled with petrol, placed around the victim's neck, and set on fire.

4. necklace(Verb)

   (South African) To informally execute by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.

5. necklace(Adjective)

   (South African) Describing a method of murder.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Necklace(noun)

   a string of beads, etc., or any continuous band or chain, worn around the neck as an ornament

2. Necklace(noun)

   a rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Necklace

   A necklace is an article of jewellery which is worn around the neck. Necklaces are frequently formed from a metal jewellery chain. Others are woven or manufactured from cloth using string or twine. Common features of necklaces include features such as colorful stones, wood, art glass, feathers, shells, beads or corals - a wide, wide variety of other adornments have also been used. If a necklace includes a primary hanging feature, it is called a pendant; if the pendant is itself a small container, that is called a locket.

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of necklace in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of necklace in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Sample Sentences & Example Usage

1. Charles de LEUSSE:

   The champions of liberty have the medal for any necklace.

2. Charles de LEUSSE:

   The champions of liberty have the medal for any necklace. (Les champions de la liberte - Ont la medaille pour tout collier)

3. Sculptor Idriz Balani:

   I used three photos to get her smile, hair, posture and attire right and kept the necklace. She exudes benevolence. I hope they like it.

4. Courtney Weinblatt:

   Never say never, it's all in how you wear it. If you're going to have this crazy, Christmasy necklace, I would suggest wearing all black with that.

5. Rita Rudner:

   My husband gave me a necklace. It's fake. I requested fake. Maybe I'm paranoid, but in this day and age, I don't want something around my neck that's worth more than my head.

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