Collar: meaning, definitions and examples

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collar

[ ˈkɒlə ]

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on a shirt

A collar is the part of a shirt, dress, coat, or jacket that goes around your neck. It is usually made of the same material as the rest of the garment.

Synonyms

neckband, yoke

Examples of usage

She wore a white shirt with a pointed collar.
The collar of his jacket was neatly pressed.

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for pets

A collar for pets is a band of leather, nylon, or metal that is worn around the neck to which a lead can be attached. It is often used for identification or control purposes.

Synonyms

harness, leash

Examples of usage

The dog's collar had a tag with its name and owner's contact information.
She put a collar on her cat to prevent it from wandering off.

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to arrest

To collar someone means to catch and arrest them, especially for committing a crime.

Synonyms

apprehend, detain

Examples of usage

The police managed to collar the thief before he could escape.
They collared the suspect in connection with the robbery.

Translations

Translations of the word "collar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colar

colarinho
coleira

🇮🇳 कालर

🇩🇪 Kragen

🇮🇩 kerah

🇺🇦 комір

🇵🇱 kołnierz

🇯🇵 襟 (えり)

🇫🇷 col

🇪🇸 cuello

🇹🇷 yaka

🇰🇷 칼라

목걸이
깃

🇸🇦 ياقة

🇨🇿 límec

🇸🇰 golier

🇨🇳 领子 (lǐngzi)

🇸🇮 ovratnik

🇮🇸 kragi

🇰🇿 жаға

🇬🇪 ყელიანი

🇦🇿 yaxa

🇲🇽 cuello

Word origin

The word 'collar' originated in the 13th century from the Old French word 'coler', which in turn came from the Latin word 'collum' meaning 'neck'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to various types of bands worn around the neck, including those for clothing and animals.