Definitions for necklace
ˈnɛk lɪsneck·lace

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. necklacenoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. necklacenoun

   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. necklacenoun

   Anything resembling a necklace in shape.

   a necklace of coral islands

3. necklacenoun

   (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. necklaceverb

   (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. necklaceadjective

   (South African) Describing a method of murder.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Necklacenoun

   An ornamental string of beads or precious stones, worn by women on their neck.

   Etymology: neck and lace.

   Ladies, as well then as now, wore estates in their ears. Both men and women wore torques, chains, or necklaces of silver and gold set with precious stones. John Arbuthnot, on Coins.

   Or lose her heart, or necklace, at a ball. Alexander Pope.

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1. Necklace

   A necklace is an article of jewellery that is worn around the neck. Necklaces may have been one of the earliest types of adornment worn by humans. They often serve ceremonial, religious, magical, or funerary purposes and are also used as symbols of wealth and status, given that they are commonly made of precious metals and stones. The main component of a necklace is the band, chain, or cord that wraps around the neck. These are most often rendered in precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum. Necklaces often have additional attachments suspended or inset into the necklace itself. These attachments typically include pendants, lockets, amulets, crosses, and precious and semi-precious materials such as diamond, pearls, rubies, emeralds, garnets, and sapphires. They are made with many different type of materials and are used for many things and sometimes classed as clothing.

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1. necklace

   A necklace is a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck. It usually consists of a chain or cord, often adorned with beads, gemstones, metal charms, or other decorative elements. Necklaces can be made from various materials such as gold, silver, platinum, copper, bronze, pearls, diamonds, crystals, glass, and even plastic. They are used for personal adornment or symbolic purposes and can vary in length, style, and design. They are often given as a gift and can represent cultural or personal significance.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Necklacenoun

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

2. Necklacenoun

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

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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.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. 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.

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How to pronounce necklace?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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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

Examples of necklace in a Sentence

1. Michael Mancuso:

   Imagine the kind of data we could capture if patient monitors were as small as a dime. As sensor technology evolves, the industry will move toward more unobtrusive monitoring options that will be able to capture patient vitals and other data from sensors embedded into clothing or other materials, we could give patients a robe or necklace as soon as they enter the hospital, and monitor their journey across the health continuum, allowing clinicians to make more informed diagnosis and effective treatment plans. This kind of technology can also be critical in identifying physiological changes from a distance, making it easier to monitor patient traffic, especially during an epidemic.

2. 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.

3. Emma Thompson:

   That scene where my character is standing by the bed crying is so well-known because it’s something everyone’s been through, i had my heart very badly broken by Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branagh [ Branagh ]. So, I knew what it was like to find the necklace that was n’t meant for me.

4. Charles de LEUSSE:

   The champions of liberty have the medal for any necklace.

5. AiR:

   we may think it is a necklace,a bangle or a ring. No! It's not - there is Gold in Everything

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