collar
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
transitive verb
- to put a collar on
- to seize by the collar
- Informal
- to take hold or control of; seize or capture
- to stop and delay by talking to
See collar in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kŏlˈər)
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.
transitive verb col·lared,
col·lar·ing,
col·lars - To furnish with a collar.
- Slang
a. To seize or detain.
b. To arrest (a criminal, for example).
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