collar
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1.6
- noun
- /ˈkɑːlər/
:
collar
- Get me a collar and leash.
But everywhere else they got, they got collars for the dog, electronic collars.
- But everywhere else they got, they got collars for the dog, electronic collars.
- He seems nervous that his handlers might yank his choke collar if he rattles on.
- The picture was of a freshly bought leash and collar.
- She wore lace collar and cuffs.
- So it has like a fake built in collar.
- Is that horrible trend with shock collars so that when your cat does something, they get shocked?
- And so, so we have bowls and leashes and collars and all that stuff in the clubhouse for people to use.
- That could change to a choke chain, it could change to a prong collar, it could change to an E collar on a high lead.
- I don't know, maybe we could put up, maybe we could put up one of those invisible fences in a shock collar like you gave your Doberman.
- I liked wearing the collar because the collar represents the office that I'm holding.
Examples
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Nearby, a black cat with a leather collar was busy grooming itself.
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Suddenly, Jack grabs the boy by the collar and slams him against the wall.
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Was it wearing a collar with the address on it?
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Can I take his collar off?
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This is a dog collar.
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Father, take off the collar.
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To recap, make sure that your cat has a collar with A tag, current information breakaway collar.
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He picks Jeff up by the back of the collar and throws him through the patio door as Jeff tries to stand.
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We got leashes, collars, bowls and more at mythical.com.
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Before taking my dog for a walk, I made sure he had his collar securely fastened.
Synonyms
7
1.0
A band worn around a dog's neck to hold a leash or name tag
5
4.8
A tight necklace worn around the neck as a fashion accessory
1
5.4
An item worn around the neck, like a collar or necklace
A small decorative band worn around the neck like a collar
A small necklace or band of fur that sits close to the neck
A piece of animal fur you wear around the neck like a scarf for warmth and style
Idioms
Compounds
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7.4
A stiff white band worn around the neck by Christian priests and ministers to show they are church leaders
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6.3
A flat collar with rounded ends that meet at the front and appears on women's and children's clothing
- Specialized
1
7.8
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 Decorative
103
1.6
- Specialized
5
5.1
Surface Forms
Etymology
Collar comes from the Latin collum 'neck', and it really is a band you put around the neck. That is why animal collars or ceremonial collars are items placed around the neck for identification or control.