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The definition of a collar is the part of a garment that goes around the neck, or something that is worn around the neck.

(noun)

An example of a collar is what a dog wears to hold an identification tag.

Collar means to put something around the neck, or to take hold of.

(verb)

An example of collar is to put something around the neck of a dog to attach a leash.

See collar in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the part of a garment that encircles the neck
a cloth band or folded-over piece attached to the neck of a garment
an ornamental band, chain, or circlet worn around the neck
a band of leather or metal for the neck of a dog, cat, etc.
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
a ring or flange, as on rods or pipes, to prevent sideward motion, connect parts, etc.
a distinctive band, as of a different color or texture, around the neck of an animal, bird, etc.
the foam that forms on the top of a glass of beer
☆ Slang an arrest or capture

Origin: 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

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

Related Forms:

collarless adjective

See collar in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The part of a garment that encircles the neck.
A necklace.
a. A restraining or identifying band of leather, metal, or plastic put around the neck of an animal.
b. The cushioned part of a harness that presses against the shoulders of a draft animal.
Biology An encircling structure or bandlike marking, as around the neck of an animal, suggestive of a collar.
Any of various ringlike devices used to limit, guide, or secure a machine part.
Slang An arrest, as of a criminal.