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Word: collar
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Meaning:
Noun:
- A band or chain around an animal's neck, used to restrain and/or identifie it.
- A chain worn around the neck
- A decorative band or other fabric around the neckline
- Anything that encircles the neck.
- A part of harness designed to distribute the load around the shoulders of a draft animal.
- A similar detachable item
- in compounds Of or pertaining to a certain category of professions as symbolized by typical clothing; ''see'' -collar.
- technology Any encircling device or structure.
- The part of an upper garment (shirt, jacket...) that fits around the neck and throat.
Source: Wiktionary
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Verb:
- figurative transitive To bind in conversation.
- law enforcement transitive To arrest.
- transitive To grab or seize by the collar or neck.
- transitive To place a collar on, to fit with one.
- transitive To preempt, control stringently and exclusively.
- transitive To seize, capture or detain.
Source: Wiktionary
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