collar
collar /ˈkɑːlɝ/
noun
-
()
A band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
(
neckband
, collar
)
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
The collar of his shirt was neatly pressed
The collar of his shirt was neatly pressed
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[Informal]
The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
(
apprehension
, catch
, collar
[Informal] , arrest
, pinch
, taking into custody
)
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
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A figurative restraint
(
collar
, leash
)
a figurative restraint
Asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market
asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market
Kept a tight leash on his emotions
kept a tight leash on his emotions
He's always gotten a long leash
he's always gotten a long leash
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Necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
(
choker
, collar
, dog collar
, neckband
)
necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
-
A band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
(
collar
)
a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
The dog's collar had a tag with its owner's contact information.
The dog's collar had a tag with its owner's contact information.
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The stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
(
collar
, shoe collar
)
the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
-
A short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
(
collar
)
a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
-
Anything worn or placed about the neck
(
collar
)
anything worn or placed about the neck
The thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar
the thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar
A collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse
a collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse
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(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
(
collar
)
(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
verb
-
()
[Informal]
Take into custody
(
cop
[Informal] , apprehend
, collar
[Informal] , arrest
, nab
[Informal] , nail
[Informal] , pick up
)
take into custody
The police nabbed the suspected criminals
the police nabbed the suspected criminals
-
Furnish with a collar
(
collar
)
furnish with a collar
Collar the dog
collar the dog
-
Seize by the neck or collar
(
collar
)
seize by the neck or collar