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COLLAR

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Collar.

How to pronounce collar:

US

Collar - as a noun

A band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
neckband17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
band7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal

Anything worn or placed about the neck

Example: "The thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar"

A short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part

The stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shoe collar

A band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
band7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choker15dog collarneckband17

A figurative restraint

Example: "Asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leash8

The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

Example: "The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehension19arrest6catch12pinch12taking into custody

Collar - as a verb

Take into custody

Example: "The police nabbed the suspected criminals"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehend17arrest6cop7nab5nail4pick up

Seize by the neck or collar

Furnish with a collar

Example: "Collar the dog"

Example Sentences

"She put a collar on her dog before taking him for a walk."
"His shirt had a stain on the collar."
"The police officer grabbed the suspect by the collar."
"She wore a diamond necklace that had a collar style."
"The cat's collar had a little bell attached to it."
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Word Game Points

Is COLLAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, collar is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COLLAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is COLLAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, collar is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COLLAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is COLLAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, collar is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COLLAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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