Definition of collar

noun (n)

• a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over (noun.artifact)

  Synonym: neckband
  

  source: wordnet30
• (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal (noun.attribute)

  source: wordnet30
• anything worn or placed about the neck (noun.artifact)

  Example:
  The thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar.
  A collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse.
  

  source: wordnet30
• a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part (noun.artifact)

  source: wordnet30
• the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot (noun.artifact)

  Synonym: shoe collar
  

  source: wordnet30
• a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it (noun.artifact)

  source: wordnet30
• necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck (noun.artifact)

  Synonym: choker, dog collar, neckband
  

  source: wordnet30
• a figurative restraint (noun.act)

  Synonym: leash
  

  Example:
  Asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market.
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) (noun.act)

  Synonym: apprehension, arrest, catch, pinch, taking into custody
  

  Example:
  The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar.
  

  source: wordnet30
• Something worn round the neck, whether for use, ornament, restraint, or identification; as, the collar of a coat; a lady's collar; the collar of a dog. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• take into custody (verb.contact)

  Synonym: apprehend, arrest, cop, nab, nail, pick up
  

  source: wordnet30
• seize by the neck or collar (verb.contact)

  source: wordnet30
• furnish with a collar (verb.contact)

  Example:
  Collar the dog.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To seize by the collar. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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