Meaning & Definition of Collar in English
English⟶
Collar
/kɑlər/
noun
1. A band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
synonym:
- collar,
- neckband
2. (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
synonym:
- collar
3. Anything worn or placed about the neck
- "The thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar"
- "A collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse"
synonym:
- collar
4. A short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
synonym:
- collar
5. The stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
synonym:
- collar,
- shoe collar
6. A band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
synonym:
- collar
7. Necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
synonym:
- choker,
- collar,
- dog collar,
- neckband
8. 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:
- collar,
- leash
9. The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
- "The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
synonym:
- apprehension,
- arrest,
- catch,
- collar,
- pinch,
- taking into custody
verb
1. Take into custody
- "The police nabbed the suspected criminals"
synonym:
- collar,
- nail,
- apprehend,
- arrest,
- pick up,
- nab,
- cop
2. Seize by the neck or collar
synonym:
- collar
3. Furnish with a collar
- "Collar the dog"
synonym:
- collar
Examples of using
What size of collar does he take?
I held him by the collar.
Your collar has a stain on it.