Collar: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is commonly used in the context of clothing or animal accessories. A collar is the part of a shirt, jacket, or coat that goes around your neck. It can also refer to a device worn around the neck of an animal, typically a dog, for identification or control.

• She adjusted the collar of her jacket as she walked into the office.
• The dog’s owner attached a new tag to its collar.

Neckband primarily refers to a piece of fabric or material that encircles the neck. This term is mostly used in fashion or clothing design to describe a specific type of collar style.

• His new shirt had a stylish neckband that looked very modern.
• The dress featured a delicate lace neckband.

Yoke has multiple meanings. In agriculture, it refers to a wooden beam used to pair animals like oxen. In clothing, it describes the fitted part of a garment, typically in the upper back of a shirt. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

• The farmer placed a yoke on the oxen to prepare for work in the fields.
• The tailor added a decorative yoke to the back of the blouse.

A device placed around the neck of animals, especially dogs, for control, identification, or attachment of a leash.

• The dog wore a red collar with its name tag attached.
• Make sure the collar is not too tight around the puppy's neck.

A rope or cord used to lead or control an animal, typically applied to dogs while walking.

• It's important to keep the dog on a leash in busy areas.
• She bought a new leash for her puppy.

A set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc., and is controlled by its driver. It can also be used for safety equipment in activities like rock climbing.

• The rock climber carefully checked his harness before starting the climb.
• The horse was fitted with a harness to pull the carriage.

Used in informal situations to describe catching or stopping someone, often in a forceful or abrupt manner. This word can have a negative tone.

• The shopkeeper managed to collar the shoplifter before he could run away.
• As soon as he saw his friend at the party, he collar him for a chat.

Used in formal and legal contexts to describe the act of arresting someone, usually by law enforcement.

• The police were able to apprehend the suspect after a week-long investigation.
• Authorities apprehend the fugitive at the border.

Used in legal and security contexts to describe holding someone in custody, often temporarily and for questioning. This word has a neutral to sometimes negative tone depending on the context.

• The police detained several protesters for questioning after the rally.
• They were detained at the airport for several hours due to a security alert.