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   collar

   /ˈkɒlə/

   noun

   • 1. the part around the neck of a shirt, blouse, jacket or coat, either upright or turned over: "a shirt collar" Similar neckbandchokerhistorical:ruffgorgetberthaVandykearchaic:rebato
   • ▪ a band put around the neck of an animal, used to restrain, control, or identify it: "the first step is to choose a collar that fits the dog properly"
   • ▪ a coloured marking resembling a collar round the neck of a bird or other animal: "the drake has a narrow black collar"
   • ▪ a heavy rounded part of the harness worn by a draught animal, which rests at the base of its neck on the shoulders: "a shire horse leaning into its collar"
   • 2. a connecting band or pipe in machinery. Similar ringbandcolletsleevepipeflangerimrib
   • 3. a piece of meat rolled up and tied. British
   • ▪ a cut of bacon taken from the neck of a pig.
   • 4. the part of a plant where the stem joins the roots.

   verb

   • 1. put a collar on (an animal): "the animal had been captured, collared, and released by federal researchers"
   • 2. seize or apprehend (someone): "police collared the culprit" Similar apprehendarrestcatchcaptureseizetake prisonertake into custodydetainput in jailthrow in jailput behind barsimprisonincarcerateinformal:nabnailrun inbustpick uppull inhaul indofeel someone's collarpinchnick
   • ▪ stop (someone) in order to talk to them: "he collared a departing guest for some last words" Similar accostaddressspeak totalk tocall toshout tohailinitiate a discussion withapproachwaylaytake asidedetainstophaltgrabcatchconfrontimportunesolicitinformal:buttonholenobble

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French colier, from Latin collare ‘band for the neck, collar’, from collum ‘neck’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. collarless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of collar in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   an area around the neck of an animal that is coloured differently from the other parts of the body: The bird has grey feathers with a lighter collar. engineering specialized. a strip of strong material that is put around a pipe or a piece of machinery to make it stronger or to join two parts together. Fewer examples.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › collarCollar Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COLLAR is a band, strip, or chain worn around the neck. How to use collar in a sentence.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › collarCollar - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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”. see more. noun. necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck. synonyms: choker, dog collar, neckband. see more.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcollar noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of collar noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOLLAR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   the part of a garment around the neck and shoulders, often detachable or folded over. 2. any band, necklace, garland, etc, encircling the neck. a collar of flowers. 3. a band or chain of leather, rope, or metal placed around an animal's neck to restrain, harness, or identify it. 4. biology.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › collarCollar - definition of collar by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. the part of a shirt, coat, dress, blouse, etc., that encompasses the neckline of the garment and is sewn permanently to it, often so as to fold or roll over. 2. a similar but separate, detachable article of clothing worn around the neck or at the neckline of a garment. Compare clerical collar.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › collarCOLLAR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the part of a shirt, coat, dress, blouse, etc., that encompasses the neckline of the garment and is sewn permanently to it, often so as to fold or roll over. a similar but separate, detachable article of clothing worn around the neck or at the neckline of a garment. Compare clerical collar.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOLLAR | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   COLLAR meaning: 1. the part of a shirt, coat, etc that is usually folded over and goes round your neck: 2. a…. Learn more.

10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › collarcollar - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Sep 15, 2024 · collar (third-person singular simple present collars, present participle collaring, simple past and past participle collared) (transitive) To grab or seize by the collar or neck. (transitive) To place a collar on, to fit with one. Collar and leash aggressive dogs. (transitive) To seize, capture or detain.

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › collarcollar - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    anything worn or placed around the neck. a leather or metal band fastened around the neck of an animal: We put the collar on the puppy and took her out for a walk. capture: The police made the collar only minutes after the mugging. to seize by the collar or neck.