Collar (Noun)
Meaning 1
Necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 4
The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 5
A band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
The stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 7
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".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 8
A band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- He adjusted his shirt collar to ensure it was properly aligned.
- A clerical collar is typically worn by members of the clergy.
- She hated wearing shirts with high collars because they made her feel constricted.
- The spread collar on his dress shirt was perfectly coordinated with his tie.
- He struggled to secure his stiff shirt collar while getting dressed in the morning.
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Meaning 9
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".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.