to collar
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- verb
- /ˈkɑːlər/
:
poner un collar a
- Before we can begin the study, we need to collar the dogs for tracking their movements.
Examples
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To ensure your pet is safe, you should collar your dog before taking it outside.
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After I get my heart out of my throat, I have to deal with a dog that hopefully backs off and runs away, but usually is too nervous to run off and holds his ground, barking and lunging at us until the owner realizes what is going on and finally collars his/her dog, usually commenting on how "aggressive" my dog seems to be!
Blog text (29) -
One calf that we were able to collar stayed with its mother for at least nine months.
Academic text (1992) -
Collar your dogs.
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If I positively prong collar train her now so she understands what this means with basic lead pressure with very, very minimal, if not at all corrections.
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The researchers aim to collar the stray cats in the area to monitor their health and behavior.
Idioms
Compounds
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A stiff white band worn around the neck by Christian priests and ministers to show they are church leaders
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A flat collar with rounded ends that meet at the front and appears on women's and children's clothing
- Specialized
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A dog collar with blunt metal points that press the neck to help train the dog
- Specialized
A disease that makes the bark near the base of apple and pear tree trunks decay and form wounds
- Specialized
A cone-shaped collar put around a pet's neck to stop it licking or scratching wounds
- Archaic
A wide, stiff white collar that lies flat over a jacket and is often worn with school uniform
A short soft collar that stands up around the neck and is sewn to the top
A high, close-fitting part of a shirt or sweater that folds over and covers the neck
How Secure
Surface Forms
Etymology
Collar comes from the Latin collum 'neck', so to collar an animal simply means to put a band around its neck. The verb is just the action of giving the animal its neck band.