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necklace

/ˈnɛkləs/

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noun

목걸이

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. "

할머니는 가족 저녁 식사에 아름다운 진주 목걸이를 착용하셨다.

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noun

목걸이

Anything resembling a necklace in shape.

Examples :

"a necklace of coral islands"

산호 섬 목걸이

wear style item appearance

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noun

휘발유를 채운 타이어

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. "

뉴스 보도는 끔찍한 범죄를 묘사하며, 피해자가 휘발유를 채운 타이어로 어떻게 살해되었는지 보여주었다.

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verb

목에 타이어를 씌워 불태워 죽이다

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. "

그 갱단은 사업가가 보호비를 지불하지 않으면 그를 목에 타이어를 씌워 불태워 죽이겠다고 위협했다.

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