collar meaning and definition

COLLAR noun

Definition of collar (noun)

1. a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
   • synonyms: neckband
2. (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
3. 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"
4. a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
5. the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
   • synonyms: shoe collar
6. a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
7. necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
   • synonyms: choker, dog collar, neckband
8. 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"
   • synonyms: leash
9. the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
   • "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
   • synonyms: apprehension, arrest, catch, pinch, taking into custody

COLLAR verb

Definition of collar (verb)

1. take into custody
   • "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"
   • synonyms: apprehend, arrest, cop, nab, nail, pick up
2. seize by the neck or collar
3. furnish with a collar
   • "collar the dog"