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collar definition

col·lar (kälər)

noun

  1. the part of a garment that encircles the neck
  2. a cloth band or folded-over piece attached to the neck of a garment
  3. an ornamental band, chain, or circlet worn around the neck
  4. a band of leather or metal for the neck of a dog, cat, etc.
  5. the part of the harness which fits around the base of the neck of a horse or other draft animal and against which the animal exerts pressure in pulling a load
  6. a ring or flange, as on rods or pipes, to prevent sideward motion, connect parts, etc.
  7. a distinctive band, as of a different color or texture, around the neck of an animal, bird, etc.
  8. the foam that forms on the top of a glass of beer
  9. Slang an arrest or capture

Etymology: ME coler < OFr colier < L collare, band or chain for the neck < collum, the neck < IE base *kwel-, to turn > wheel, Ger hals, neck

transitive verb

  1. to put a collar on
  2. to seize by the collar
  3. Informal
    1. to take hold or control of; seize or capture
    2. to stop and delay by talking to

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collar Idioms

go for the collar

Baseball to go without a hit in a game

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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