necklace

An ornament worn around the neck.

Something felt to resemble this neck ornament, as in shape.

To form into a necklace; encircle or surround with, or as with, a necklace.

Any flexible ornament worn round the neck, us one of shells, coins, beads, or flowers.

A band or tie for the neck, of lace, silk, or the like, worn by women.

A noose or halter.

Nautical, a chain about a lower mast, to which the futtock-shrouds were formerly secured; a strap girding a lower mast and carrying leading-blocks.

In ceramics, a molding or continuous ornament applied to the shoulder or neck of a vase or bottle, especially when twisted, divided into beads, or the like.

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

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