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collar

The correct spelling is collar.

How to pronounce collar

/ˈkɒl.ə/
noun

IPA: /ˈkɒl.ə/

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The correct spelling is collar. Anything that encircles the neck. For example: "a collar of brawn"

Usage Examples

a collar of brawn

A nylon collar kept the bolt from damaging the surface underneath.

Collar and leash aggressive dogs.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Anything that encircles the neck.
  2. 2.A piece of meat from the neck of an animal.
  3. 3.Any encircling device or structure.
  4. 4.(in compounds) Of or pertaining to a certain category of professions as symbolized by typical clothing.
  5. 5.The neck or line of junction between the root of a plant and its stem.

verb

  1. 1.To grab or seize by the collar or neck.
  2. 2.To place a collar on, to fit with one.
  3. 3.To seize, capture or detain.
  4. 4.To preempt, control stringently and exclusively.
  5. 5.(law enforcement) To arrest.

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