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collar
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
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noun
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
“the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar”
noun
a figurative restraint
“asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market”
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
“the thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar”
noun
(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
verb
take into custody
“the police nabbed the suspected criminals”
verb
furnish with a collar
“collar the dog”
verb
seize by the neck or collar
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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
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