Definition of 'collar'

Noun

1. a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
      Synonyms: neckband
2. the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
      Synonyms: shoe collar
3. a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
4. necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
      Synonyms: choker dog collar neckband
5. 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
6. 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

Verb

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

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