First Known Use: 14th century
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1collar
noun col·lar \ˈkä-lər\
: a part of a piece of clothing that fits around a person's neck and is usually folded down
: a band of leather, plastic, etc., worn around an animal's neck
: a ring or band used to hold something (such as a pipe or a part of a machine) in place
Full Definition of COLLAR
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: a band, strip, or chain worn around the neck: as a : a band that serves to finish or decorate the neckline of a garment b : a short necklace c : a band placed about the neck of an animal d : a part of the harness of draft animals fitted over the shoulders and taking strain when a load is drawn e : an indication of control : a token of subservience f : a protective or supportive device (as a brace or cast) worn around the neck g : clerical collar
2
: something resembling a collar in shape or use (as a ring or round flange to restrain motion or hold something in place)
3
: any of various animal structures or markings similar to a collar
4
— col·lared \-lərd\ adjective
— col·lar·less \-lər-ləs\ adjective
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Origin of COLLAR
Middle English coler, from Anglo-French, from Latin collare, from collum neck; akin to Old English heals neck, and probably to Old English hwēol wheel — more at wheel
Related to COLLAR
- Synonyms
- choker, necklace, dog collar, lei
- Antonyms
- discharge
Other Clothing Terms
2collar
verb
: to catch or arrest (someone)
: to stop (someone) in order to talk : to force (someone) to have a conversation
Full Definition of COLLAR
transitive verb
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: to put a collar on <collar a dog>
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First Known Use of COLLAR
1613
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COLLARING Defined for Kids
1collar
noun col·lar \ˈkä-lər\
Definition of COLLAR for Kids
1
: the part of a piece of clothing that fits around a person's neck
2
: a band of material worn around an animal's neck
3
: a ring used to hold something (as a pipe) in place
— col·lar·less \-ləs\ adjective
2collar
verb
col·laredcol·lar·ing
Medical Dictionary
collar
noun col·lar \ˈkäl-ər\
Medical Definition of COLLAR
: a band (as of cotton) worn around the neck for therapeutic purposes (as protection, support, or retention of body heat)
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