English dictionary

collar

/'k/A/l/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.artifact

Synonyms neckband

Source: WordNet 3.0
(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal

noun.attribute

Source: WordNet 3.0
anything worn or placed about the neck

noun.artifact

Examples
The thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar.

A collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse.

Source: WordNet 3.0
a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot

noun.artifact

Synonyms shoe collar

Source: WordNet 3.0
a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck

noun.artifact

Synonyms choker dog collar neckband

Source: WordNet 3.0
a figurative restraint

noun.act

Examples
Asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market.

Synonyms leash

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

noun.act

Examples
The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar.

Synonyms apprehension arrest catch pinch taking into custody

Source: WordNet 3.0
Something worn round the neck, whether for use, ornament, restraint, or identification; as, the collar of a coat; a lady's collar; the collar of a dog.

noun

Source: webster1913