English dictionary
collar
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
noun
- a figurative restraint
noun
- necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
noun
- a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
noun
- a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
noun
- the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
noun
- a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
noun
- anything worn or placed about the neck
noun
- (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
verb
- take into custody
verb
- furnish with a collar
verb
- seize by the neck or collar
Example sentences
the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
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
the thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar
a collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse
the police nabbed the suspected criminals
collar the dog