Definition of colar
1. collar [ n ] a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
Used in print:(The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)
In a lacy open weave shoes have a luster finish , braided collar and bow highlight on the squared throat .
(Louis Zara, Dark Rider....)
A tall lady , with a ruffled collar very low on her bosom , turned insolent green eyes upon him .
(Sallie Bingham, "Moving Day," The Atlantic...)
He gave Mr._Jack a real going_over ; he brushed his shoulders and his back and his collar with long , firm strokes .
Synonyms collar neckband Related Terms band clerical_collar turtleneck_collar Eton_collar choker rebato peter_pan_collar neck facing2. collar [ v ] take into custody, as of suspected criminals, by the police
Used in print:(Peter Field, Rattlesnake Ridge....)
He fought_down the impulse to rush in and collar the vicious puncher on_the_spot .
Synonyms arrest pick_up nail collar nab apprehend cop Related Terms clutch seize bull apprehension apprehender3. collar [ v ] seize by the neck or collar
Synonyms collar Related Terms clutch seize4. collar [ n ] a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
Synonyms collar Related Terms band dog_collar hame5. collar [ n ] a figurative restraint
Examples:
"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"
6. collar [ v ] furnish with a collar
Examples:
"collar the dog"
7. collar [ n ] necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
Synonyms collar dog_collar neckband choker Related Terms necklace8. Collar [ n ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 14371
Synonyms Collar9. collar [ n ] the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
Examples:
"the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
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