Necklace vs. Choker

Necklace vs. Choker — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Necklace and Choker

Necklacenoun

An ornament worn around the neck.

Chokernoun

One that chokes or suffocates another.

Necklacenoun

Something felt to resemble this neck ornament, as in shape

a necklace of hundreds of tiny islands.

Chokernoun

A tight-fitting necklace.

Necklacenoun

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.

Chokernoun

A high, tight collar.

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Necklacenoun

(figuratively) Anything resembling a necklace in shape.

a necklace of coral islands

Chokernoun

A narrow neckpiece of fur.

Necklacenoun

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

Chokernoun

A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat.

Necklaceverb

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

Chokernoun

One who, or that which, chokes or strangles.

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Necklacenoun

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

Chokernoun

One who operates the choke of an engine during ignition.

Chokernoun

(slang) Any disappointing or upsetting circumstance.

I lost £100 on the horses today — what a choker!

Chokernoun

One who performs badly at an important part of a competition because they are nervous, especially when winning.

Chokernoun

A loop of cable fastened around a log to haul it.

Chokernoun

someone who kills by strangling

Chokernoun

an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation;

he could win if he wasn't a choker

Chokernoun

necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck

Chokernoun

a high tight collar