Definition of Collar

Noun

  • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
    "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
    - taking into custody
  • a figurative restraint
    "asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market"
    "kept a tight leash on his emotions"
    "he's always gotten a long leash"
  • necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
    - dog collar
  • a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
  • the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
    - shoe collar
  • a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
  • 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"
  • (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
  • a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

Verb

  • furnish with a collar
    "collar the dog"
  • seize by the neck or collar
  • take into custody
    "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"
    - pick up
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble collar

39 unscramble word found using the letters collar.
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