collar
collar Lexical Profile
collar Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The part of a shirt, coat, dress, or similar garment that encircles the neck, often folded over.
"He turned up the collar of his coat to protect his neck from the bitter wind."
A band made of leather, nylon, or chain worn around the neck of an animal, especially a dog or cat, for control or identification.
"The dog wore a bright red collar with a shiny metal tag."
A connecting band, ring, or pipe fitting in machinery used to restrict movement, guide parts, or hold components in place.
"The mechanic tightened the metal collar around the pipe to prevent any leaks."
• verb
To seize, grasp, or apprehend (someone) by the neck or clothing; to arrest.
"The security guard managed to collar the shoplifter before he could exit the store."
To approach and stop (someone) in order to speak to them, often abruptly or against their will.
"She was collared by an enthusiastic salesman the moment she walked into the dealership."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English coler, from Old French colier, derived from Latin collare ('neckband'), from collum ('neck').
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