a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
[ Syn: neckband ]
(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
[ Syn: shoe collar ]
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 womans neck
[ Syn: choker , dog collar , neckband ]
a figurative restraint; asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market; kept a tight leash on his emotions; hes always gotten a long leash
[ Syn: leash ]
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
[ Syn: apprehension , arrest , catch , pinch , taking into custody ]