collar

Definition of collar:
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal

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"

a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part

the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot

a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it

necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck

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"

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"

take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"

seize by the neck or collar

furnish with a collar; "collar the dog"


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