dog collar
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- noun
- /dɔg ˈkɑlər/
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collar choker
- At the gala, her elegant dress was perfectly complemented by a chic dog collar necklace.
- dog collar necklace
Examples
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And then there was the story Bell tells about the people who rented rooms out and then murdered their tenants; the survivor ran from the house wearing nothing but a dog collar.
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She wore a beautiful dog collar adorned with sparkling jewels for the fancy party.
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The designer showcased a unique dog collar inspired necklace at the fashion show.
Synonyms
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1.0
A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, often with a chain or beads
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1.5
A necklace made of small metal links worn around the neck
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1.7
A necklace that fits closely around the neck and is worn for fashion
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A tight necklace worn around the neck as a fashion accessory
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An item worn around the neck, like a collar or necklace
A close fitting decorative band worn around the neck as jewelry
A small decorative band worn around the neck like a collar
How Close-Fitting
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is compositionally derived: 'dog' modifies 'collar' to indicate a collar associated with or styled like one worn by dogs. A B1 learner who knows 'dog' and 'collar' can readily infer a collar either for a dog or a necklace resembling a dog’s collar, so the relation is transparent.
Etymology
Dog collar in fashion is a tight necklace that sits high on the neck, named after the way a pet's dog's collar fits close to the skin. That's why it means a short, close-fitting necklace worn as an accessory.