NECKLACING

Verb

necklacing

present participle of necklace

Noun

necklacing (plural necklacings)

(South Africa) A method of informal execution using a burning necklace (petrol filled tyre); in which a rubber tyre is filled with petrol, placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.

Source: Wiktionary


NECKLACE

Neck"lace (; 48), n.

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

2. (Naut.)

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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HERMAPHRODITE

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