collar (n.)

  1. a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

    [ Syn: neckband ]

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

  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'

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

  5. the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot

    [ Syn: shoe collar ]

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

  7. necklace that fits tightly around a womans neck

    [ Syn: choker , 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; hes always gotten a long leash

    [ Syn: leash ]

  9. 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 ]

    collar (v.)

  1. take into custody; the police nabbed the suspected criminals

    [ Syn: nail , apprehend , arrest , pick up , nab , cop ]

  2. seize by the neck or collar

  3. furnish with a collar; collar the dog'

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