collar
/kˈɑlɝ/
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Definitions
Noun
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
Noun
(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
Noun
anything worn or placed about the neck; "the thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar"; "a collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse"
Noun
a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
Noun
the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
Noun
a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal''s neck as a harness or to identify it
Noun
necklace that fits tightly around a woman''s neck
Noun
a figurative restraint; "asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market"; "kept a tight leash on his emotions"; "he''s always gotten a long leash"
Noun
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
Verb
take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"
Verb
seize by the neck or collar
Verb
furnish with a collar; "collar the dog"
Synonyms
apprehend
apprehension
arrest
catch
choker
cop
dog collar
leash
nab
nail
neckband
pick up
pinch
shoe collar
taking into custody