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necklace

/ˈnɛkləs/

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noun

Halskette

An article of jewelry 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.

Examples :

"My grandmother wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the family dinner. "

Meine Großmutter trug eine wunderschöne Perlenhalskette zum Familienessen.

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noun

Halskette

Anything resembling a necklace in shape.

Examples :

"a necklace of coral islands"

eine Halskette aus Koralleninseln

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noun

Halsreif, Reifen mit Benzin

A device used in necklacing (an informal execution); a rubber tyre that is filled with petrol. It is placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.

Examples :

"The news report described the horrific crime, showing how the victim was killed with a necklace. "

Der Nachrichtenbericht beschrieb das schreckliche Verbrechen und zeigte, wie das Opfer mit einem Reifen mit Benzin getötet wurde.

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verb

Durch Halsreifen töten

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

Examples :

"The gang threatened to necklace the businessman if he didn't pay the protection money. "

Die Gangster drohten, den Geschäftsmann durch Halsreifen zu töten, wenn er das Schutzgeld nicht zahlte.

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