What is the meaning of collar?

noun

  • A band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over.
  • Zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal. (
  • Anything worn or placed about the neck.
    • usage: "the thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar"; "a collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse"
  • A short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part.
  • The stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot.
  • A band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it.
  • Necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck.
  • A figurative restraint.
    • usage: "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"
  • The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal. )
    • usage: "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"

verb

  • Take into custody.
    • usage: "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"
  • Seize by the neck or collar.
  • Furnish with a collar.
    • usage: "collar the dog"
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