Definition of collars in English

Wiktionary

collars (Noun)
Plural of collar.

Part of speech

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collars, verb, present, 3rd person singular of collar (infinitive).
collars, noun, plural of collar.

WordNet

Noun Plural: collars
collar - a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
		neckband
		band a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
		neck opening, neck an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck
		neck ruff, ruffle, choker, ruff a high tight collar
		clerical collar, roman collar, dog collar a stiff white collar with no opening in the front; a distinctive symbol of the clergy
		eton collar broad white collar worn over the lapels of a jacket
		facing a protective covering that protects the outside of a building
		peter pan collar a flat collar with rounded ends that meet in front
		rabato, rebato a wired or starched collar of intricate lace; worn in 17th century
collar - a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
		band a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
		dog collar a collar for a dog
collar - the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
		shoe collar
		brim, lip, rim a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat
		shoe footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
collar - (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
		banding, stria, striation, band any of a number of tiny parallel grooves such as: the scratches left by a glacier on rocks or the streaks or ridges in muscle tissue
collar - a figurative restraint; "asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market"; "kept a tight leash on his emotions"; "he's always gotten a long leash"
		leash
collar - a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
collar - anything worn or placed about the neck; "the thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar"; "a collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse"
collar - the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
		apprehension, arrest, catch, pinch, taking into custody
		gaining control, seizure, capture the taking possession of something by legal process
collar - necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
		choker, dog collar, neckband
		necklace jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
Verb collars, collaring, collared
collar - take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"
		nail, apprehend, arrest, pick up, nab, cop
		prehend, clutch, seize affect; "Fear seized the prisoners"; "The patient was seized with unbearable pains"; "He was seized with a dreadful disease"
collar - furnish with a collar; "collar the dog"
		outfit, equip, fit out, fit provide with abilities or understanding; "She was never equipped to be a dancer"
collar - seize by the neck or collar
		prehend, clutch, seize affect; "Fear seized the prisoners"; "The patient was seized with unbearable pains"; "He was seized with a dreadful disease"

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Wiktionary

collar (Noun)
The part of an upper garment shirt, jacket, etc. that fits around the neck and throat, especially if sewn from a separate piece of fabric.
collar (Noun)
A decorative band or other fabric around the neckline.
collar (Noun)
A chain worn around the neck.
collar (Noun)
A similar detachable item.
collar (Noun)
Anything that encircles the neck.
collar (Noun)
A band or chain around an animal's neck, used to restrain and/or identifie it.
collar (Noun)
A part of harness designed to distribute the load around the shoulders of a draft animal .
collar (Noun)
Any encircling device or structure.
collar (Noun)
Of or pertaining to a certain category of professions as symbolized by typical clothing.
collar (Noun)
A physical lockout device to prevent operation of a mechanical signal lever.
collar (Verb)
To grab or seize by the collar or neck.
collar (Verb)
To place a collar on, to fit with one.
collar (Verb)
To seize, capture or detain.
collar (Verb)
To preempt, control stringently and exclusively.
collar (Verb)
To arrest.
collar (Verb)
To bind in conversation.
collar (Verb)
To roll up beef or other meat and bind it with string preparatory to cooking.
collar (Verb)
To bind a submissive to a dominant under specific conditions or obligations.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

collar (n.)
Something worn round the neck, whether for use, ornament, restraint, or identification; as, the collar of a coat; a lady's collar; the collar of a dog.
collar (n.)
A ring or cincture.
collar (n.)
A collar beam.
collar (n.)
The neck or line of junction between the root of a plant and its stem.
collar (n.)
An ornament worn round the neck by knights, having on it devices to designate their rank or order.
collar (n.)
A ringlike part of a mollusk in connection with esophagus.
collar (n.)
A colored ring round the neck of a bird or mammal.
collar (n.)
A ring or round flange upon, surrounding, or against an object, and used for restraining motion within given limits, or for holding something to its place, or for hiding an opening around an object; as, a collar on a shaft, used to prevent endwise motion of the shaft; a collar surrounding a stovepipe at the place where it enters a wall. The flanges of a piston and the gland of a stuffing box are sometimes called collars.
collar (n.)
An eye formed in the bight or bend of a shroud or stay to go over the masthead; also, a rope to which certain parts of rigging, as dead-eyes, are secured.
collar (n.)
A curb, or a horizontal timbering, around the mouth of a shaft.
collar (v. t.)
To seize by the collar.
collar (v. t.)
To put a collar on.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

collar
The part of a garment that encircles the neck.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

collar
kol′ar, n. something worn round the neck: the part of a garment at the neck: a band round a dog's neck: that part of a horse's harness worn round the neck, to which the traces are attached: a ring: a band.—v.t. to seize by the collar: to put a collar on: to capture.—ns. Coll′ar-beam, a horizontal piece of timber connecting or bracing two opposite rafters, to prevent sagging; Coll′ar-bone, in man and most mammals the only bone directly connecting the upper extremity with the skeleton of the trunk.—p.adj. Coll′ared, having, or ornamented with, a collar: rolled up and bound with a string, as a piece of meat having the bones removed: captured.—ns. Coll′arette, a small collar; Coll′ar-work, hard work against the collar: drudgery. [O. Fr. colier—L. collāre—collum, the neck.]

Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine ⚓️

collar
collier d’ etai, a name given to the lower part of any of the principal stays of the masts, or the part by which the stay is confined at its lower end. Thus the collar of the main-stay connects the lower end of the stay to the ship’s stem. See the article STAY.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

collar
An eye in the end or bight of a shroud or stay, to go over the mast-head. The upper part of a stay. Also, a rope formed into a wreath, with a heart or dead-eye seized in the bight, to which the stay is confined at the lower part. Also, the neck of a bolt.

Wikipedia

In clothing, a collar is the part of a shirt, dress, coat or blouse that goes around or frames the neck. A "collar" may also be a separate or detachable item around the neck.