collar
Pronunciation:
/ˈkɒl.ə//ˈkɑ.lɚ/noun
Definitions
Anything that encircles the neck.
A piece of meat from the neck of an animal.
Example: a collar of brawn
Any encircling device or structure.
Example: A nylon collar kept the bolt from damaging the surface underneath.
(in compounds) Of or pertaining to a certain category of professions as symbolized by typical clothing.
verb
Definitions
To grab or seize by the collar or neck.
To place a collar on, to fit with one.
Example: Collar and leash aggressive dogs.
To seize, capture or detain.
To preempt, control stringently and exclusively.