Collar
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːlər/
Collar (noun)
- the part of a shirt or coat that goes around your neck
- a band put around an animal's neck, often to attach a leash
- a device used to control or restrain something, like a person or animal
Examples
- The collar of the shirt was neatly pressed.
- She adjusted the collar to make it more comfortable.
Common collocations: button the collar, stiff collar, collar size, leather collar, put on a collar
Collar (verb)
- to catch or arrest someone, especially by the police
- to hold or grab someone or something by the neck
Examples
- The police managed to collar the suspect.
- He collared the dog to stop it from running away.