noun
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
Synonyms
noun
(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
noun
anything worn or placed about the neck
Examples
- 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
Synonyms
shoe collar
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
Synonyms
noun
a figurative restraint
Synonyms
Examples
- 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)
Synonyms
Examples
- the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
verb
take into custody
Synonyms
Examples
- the police nabbed the suspected criminals
verb
seize by the neck or collar
verb
furnish with a collar
Examples
- collar the dog