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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