| Necklace 1. (n.) A string of beads, etc., or any continuous band or chain, worn around the neck as an ornament. 2. (n.) A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays. Thesaurus Entries anklet, armlet, band, bangle, beads, belt, bijou, bracelet, breastpin, brooch, chain, chaplet, charm, chatelaine, cincture, cingulum, circle, collar, collarband, coronet, crown, diadem, earring, ecliptic, equator, fascia, fillet, finger ring, fob, gem, girdle, girt, girth, great circle, hoop, jewel, locket, neckband, nose ring, pin, precious stone, quoit, rhinestone, ring, stickpin, stone, tiara, torque, wampum, wristband, wristlet, zodiac, zone |