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collar
n. part of a shirt that encircles the neck; band worn around the neck of a dog or other animal
 
v. grab or grasp by the collar; take prisoner; catch; put a collar on


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Collar
A collar is something which goes around the neck of a person, animal, or thing (such as a bottle).Specifically, collar may mean:Collar (clothing), the part of a garment that fastens around or frames the neck.Collar (animal), a strap for an animal's neck to which a leash or harness may be attached.Collar (BDSM), a device of any material placed around the neck of the submissive partner in BDSM.Collar (jewelry), an ornament for the neck, especially a close-fitting necklace popular in the Edwardian period and sporadically thereafter, or a livery collar worn around the neck and shoulders as a mark of office.Cervical collar is a supporting device used by medicine in cases of trauma or weakness of the neck spineCollar (finance), a combination of an equal number of call and put options at slightly different exercise prices.Collars is also used metonymically (and usually in a derogatory manner) to refer to members of the clergy.Collars are a mechanical piece in a gearbox which engages the gears of the driveshaft onto the layshaft of the gearbox.
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Collar
Collar /col·lar/ an encircling band, generally around the neck. cervical collar see under orthosis. [more]Collar - Community and Resources

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collar
Noun
1. a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
(synonym) neckband
(hypernym) band
(hyponym) choker, ruff, ruffle, neck ruff
(part-holonym) neck
(part-meronym) facing
2. a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
(hypernym) band
(hyponym) dog collar
(part-meronym) hame
3. necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
(synonym) choker, dog collar, neckband
(hypernym) necklace
4. a figurative restraint; "asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market"; "kept a tight leash on his emotions"; "he's always gotten a long leash"
(synonym) leash
(hypernym) restraint
5. the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
(synonym) apprehension, arrest, catch, pinch, taking into custody
(hypernym) capture, gaining control, seizure
(derivation) nail, apprehend, arrest, pick up, nab, cop
Verb
1. take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"
(synonym) nail, apprehend, arrest, pick up, nab, cop
(hypernym) seize, prehend, clutch
(derivation) apprehension, arrest, catch, pinch, taking into custody
2. seize by the neck or collar
(hypernym) seize, prehend, clutch
3. furnish with a collar; "collar the dog"
(hypernym) equip, fit, fit out, outfit


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collar (m)
n. necklace, string of beads; collar; dog collar

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