Definition of collar
1 : a band, strip, or chain worn around the neck: such asa : a band that serves to finish or decorate the neckline of a garmentb : a short necklacec : a band placed about the neck of an animald : a part of the harness of draft animals fitted over the shoulders and taking strain when a load is drawne : an indication of control : a token of subserviencef : a protective or supportive device (such as a brace or cast) worn around the neckg : clerical collar
2 : something resembling a collar in shape or use (such as a ring or round flange to restrain motion or hold something in place)
3 : any of various animal structures or markings similar to a collar
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Examples of collar in a Sentence
He wore a shirt with a tight-fitting collar.
She grabbed me by the collar.
I bought a new collar for the dog.
Origin and Etymology of collar
Middle English coler, from Anglo-French, from Latin collare, from collum neck; akin to Old English heals neck, and probably to Old English hwēol wheel — more at wheel
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Definition of collar
Examples of collar in a Sentence
The police collared the guy a few blocks from the scene.
He collared me on my way out the door.
First Known Use of collar
1613
COLLAR Defined for English Language Learners
collar
playDefinition of collar for English Language Learners
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: a part of a piece of clothing that fits around a person's neck and is usually folded down
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: a band of leather, plastic, etc., worn around an animal's neck
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: a ring or band used to hold something (such as a pipe or a part of a machine) in place
collar
Definition of collar for English Language Learners
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: to catch or arrest (someone)
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: to stop (someone) in order to talk : to force (someone) to have a conversation
COLLAR Defined for Kids
Definition of collar for Students
1 : the part of a piece of clothing that fits around a person's neck
2 : a band of material worn around an animal's neck
3 : a ring used to hold something (as a pipe) in place
collarless
\-ləs\ adjectiveMedical Dictionary
collar
playMedical Definition of collar
: a protective or supporting device (such as a brace or cast) worn around the neck
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