collars
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English
Definitions
noun
- Anything that encircles the neck.
- A piece of meat from the neck of an animal.“a collar of brawn”
- Any encircling device or structure.“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
- To grab or seize by the collar or neck.
- To place a collar on, to fit with one.“Collar and leash aggressive dogs.”
- To seize, capture or detain.
- To preempt, control stringently and exclusively.
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Synonyms
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