collar
noun
1. a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
Similar word(s): neckband
Definition categories: man–made, band
2. (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
Definition categories: attribute, band, banding, stria, striation
3. 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
Definition categories: man–made, neckpiece
4. a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
Definition categories: man–made, hoop, ring
5. the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
Definition categories: man–made, brim, lip, rim
6. a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
Definition categories: man–made, band
7. necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
Similar word(s): choker, neckband
Definition categories: man–made, necklace
8. a figurative restraint
- asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market
Similar word(s): leash
Definition categories: act, restraint
9. the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
- the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
Similar word(s): apprehension, arrest, catch, pinch
Definition categories: act, capture, seizure
Sentences with collar as a noun:
- Make sure your dog has a collar holding an identification tag.
- a collar of brawn
- A nylon collar kept the bolt from damaging the surface underneath.
verb
1. take into custody
Similar word(s): apprehend, arrest, cop, nab, nail
Definition categories: contact, clutch, prehend, seize
2. seize by the neck or collar
Definition categories: contact, clutch, prehend, seize
3. furnish with a collar
- collar the dog
Definition categories: contact, equip, fit, outfit
Sentences with collar as a verb:
- Collar and leash aggressive dogs.
- I managed to collar Fred in the office for an hour.