noun a band of material around the neck of a shirt, dress, coat, etc., either upright or turned over
verb to seize or detain (someone)
A collar is a part of a garment that fastens around the neck, often seen on shirts, jackets, and dresses.
A collar is a structural element that connects two components, such as a collar beam in a roof truss.
A collar is a financial strategy that involves setting upper and lower limits on interest rates or stock prices to protect against market fluctuations.
A collar is a protective device that wraps around a cable or wire to provide strain relief and prevent damage.
In sports like wrestling or rugby, a collar refers to a grip or hold around the opponent's neck or upper body.
A collar is a strap worn around an animal's neck, often used for identification tags or to attach a leash.
In the context of a writer, 'collar' may refer to the collar of a shirt worn by a character in a story, or it could be used metaphorically to describe a character who is part of the working class.
In psychology, 'collar' may be used in phrases like 'white-collar crime' to describe non-violent crimes typically committed in business or professional settings.
For a fashion designer, 'collar' refers to the part of a garment that encircles the neck, such as a shirt collar or a jacket collar.
In veterinary medicine, 'collar' often refers to an Elizabethan collar or cone collar that is placed around an animal's neck to prevent them from licking or biting at a wound.
For a police officer, 'collar' may be used informally to refer to apprehending or arresting a suspect, as in 'making a collar.'