HyperDic: collar

English > 12 senses of the word collar:
NOUNartifactcollar, neckbanda band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
attributecollar(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
artifactcollaranything worn or placed about the neck
artifactcollara short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
artifactcollar, shoe collarthe stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
artifactcollara band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
artifactcollar, choker, dog collar, neckbandnecklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
actcollar, leasha figurative restraint
actcollar, apprehension, arrest, catch, pinch, taking into custodythe act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
VERBcontactcollar, nail, apprehend, arrest, pick up, nab, coptake into custody
contactcollarseize by the neck or collar / collar / collar
contactcollarfurnish with a collar / collar / collar
collar > pronunciation
Soundskaa'ler
Rhymesalveolar ... Ziegler: 240 rhymes with ler...
English > collar: 12 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over.
Synonymneckband
Part ofneck, neck openingAn opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer
PartsfacingA lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
NarrowerEton collarBroad white collar worn over the lapels of a jacket
Peter Pan collarA flat collar with rounded ends that meet in front
choker, ruff, ruffle, neck ruffA high tight collar
clerical collar, Roman collar, dog collarA stiff white collar with no opening in the front
rabato, rebatoA wired or starched collar of intricate lace
turtleneck collar, polo-neck collarA high close-fitting turnover collar
BroaderbandA thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
Spanishcollar, cuello, tirilla
Catalantireta
Adjectivescollarlesswithout a collar / collar / collar
Verbscollarfurnish with a collar / collar / collar
collarseize by the neck or collar / collar / collar
English > collar: 12 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaning(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal.
Categoryzoology, zoological scienceThe branch of biology that studies animals
Broaderband, banding, stria, striationA stripe or stripes of contrasting color
Spanishcollar
Catalancollar
English > collar: 12 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningAnything worn or placed about the neck.
Examples
  • "the thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar"
  • "a collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse"
BroaderneckpieceAn article of apparel worn about the neck
English > collar: 12 senses > noun 4, artifact
MeaningA short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part.
Broaderhoop, ringA rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
English > collar: 12 senses > noun 5, artifact
MeaningThe stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot.
Synonymshoe collar
Part ofbootfootwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
shoefootwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
Broaderbrim, rim, lipThe top edge of a vessel or other container
English > collar: 12 senses > noun 6, artifact
MeaningA band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it.
Partshamestable gear consisting of either of two curved supports that are attached to the collar of a draft horse and that hold the traces
Narrowerdog collarA collar for a dog
BroaderbandA thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
Spanishcollar
Catalancollar
Verbscollarfurnish with a collar / collar / collar
collarseize by the neck or collar / collar / collar
English > collar: 12 senses > noun 7, artifact
Meaningnecklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck.
Synonymschoker, dog collar, neckband
Broadernecklacejewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems / gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
Spanishcollar, gargantilla
Verbscollarfurnish with a collar / collar / collar
collarseize by the neck or collar / collar / collar
English > collar: 12 senses > noun 8, act
MeaningA figurative restraint.
Example"asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market"
Synonymleash
BroaderrestraintThe act of controlling by restraining someone or something
Spanishcorrea al cuello
English > collar: 12 senses > noun 9, act
MeaningThe act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal).
Example"the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
Synonymsapprehension, arrest, catch, pinch, taking into custody
Broadercapture, gaining control, seizureThe act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
Spanisharresto, detención
Catalanarrest, detenció
Verbscollartake into custody
English > collar: 12 senses > verb 1, contact
MeaningTake into custody.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Synonymsnail, apprehend, arrest, pick up, nab, cop
Broaderseize, prehend, clutchtake hold of
Spanishaprehender, apresar, arrestar, atrapar, capturar, clavar, coger, detener, pillar, prender
Catalanagafar, arrestar, capturar, detenir
Nounscollarthe act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
English > collar: 12 senses > verb 2, contact
Meaningseize by the neck or collar / collar / collar.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Broaderseize, prehend, clutchtake hold of
Nounscollara band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
collarnecklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
collara band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
English > collar: 12 senses > verb 3, contact
MeaningFurnish with a collar / collar / collar.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"collar the dog"
Broaderequip, fit, fit out, outfitProvide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Spanishponer el collar
Catalancollar
Nounscollara band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
collarnecklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
collara band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it

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