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Word: Necklace
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnɛklɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an ornamental chain or string of beads, jewels, or links worn round the neck
Short Definition:ornamental chain or string of beads
Examples:- a diamond necklace
- the harbour with its necklace of lights
Definition:
(in South Africa) a tyre doused or filled with petrol, placed round a victim's neck and set alight.
Short Definition:tyre doused or filled with petrol, placed round victim's neck and set alight
Word: Necklace
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnɛklɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(in South Africa) kill (someone) with a tyre necklace.
Short Definition:kill someone with tyre necklace
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