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collars

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noun

  1. Anything that encircles the neck.
  2. A piece of meat from the neck of an animal.“a collar of brawn”
  3. Any encircling device or structure.“A nylon collar kept the bolt from damaging the surface underneath.”
  4. (in compounds) Of or pertaining to a certain category of professions as symbolized by typical clothing.

verb

  1. To grab or seize by the collar or neck.
  2. To place a collar on, to fit with one.“Collar and leash aggressive dogs.”
  3. To seize, capture or detain.
  4. To preempt, control stringently and exclusively.

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