necklace

 
Pronunciation: /ˈnɛklɪs/

noun

  • 1an ornamental chain or string of beads, jewels, or links worn round the neck: a diamond necklace figurative the harbour with its necklace of lights
  • 2(in South Africa) a tyre doused or filled with petrol, placed round a victim’s neck and set alight.

verb

[with object]
  • (in South Africa) kill (someone) with a tyre necklace.