collar
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1.7
- noun
- /ˈkɑːlər/
:
gargantilla
- The other, with a platinum-dyed Mohawk, wore only a black leather collar with diamond-shaped silver studs.
- a beaded collar
Examples
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And I have a pretty new collar... just for you.
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Kafka tugs his collar up a bit, his breath visible in the air.
Fiction book (1991) -
Pig, if you were to wear my collar, it would honor me.
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The last thing I bought is this little black shirt and it's got this little sequin tan collar, which I thought was so cute.
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He recognized her fancy collar.
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The little girl, in a flowered dress with a white collar, pranced around them.
Fiction book (1994) -
The housecoat was pink with a round lacy collar and covered with white hearts.
Fiction book (1994) -
Jimmy reached under his collar and absently fingered the holy medal chain.
Fiction book (1993) -
We kissed, pulling back our puffy down collars so our lips could meet.
Academic text (2012) -
She wore a beautiful choker collar that sparkled in the light.
Synonyms
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1.0
A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, often with a chain or beads
55
1.5
A necklace made of small metal links worn around the neck
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
1
4.2
A short necklace for women that sits close to the neck like a collar
A close fitting decorative band worn around the neck as jewelry
A small necklace or band of fur that sits close to the neck
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
1
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 Close-Fitting
Surface Forms
Etymology
Collar comes from the Latin collum 'neck', so in fashion it names a close necklace or band that sits at the base of the neck. This original idea of something fitting around the 'neck' makes the word easy to remember.