collar

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒl.ə/
/ˈkɑ.lɚ/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

Anything that encircles the neck.

2 Definition

A piece of meat from the neck of an animal.

Example Sentences
  • a collar of brawn
3 Definition

Any encircling device or structure.

Example Sentences
  • A nylon collar kept the bolt from damaging the surface underneath.
4 Definition

(in compounds) Of or pertaining to a certain category of professions as symbolized by typical clothing.

5 Definition

The neck or line of junction between the root of a plant and its stem.

6 Definition

A ringlike part of a mollusk in connection with the esophagus.

7 Definition

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.

8 Definition

An arrest.

9 Definition

A trading strategy using options such that there is both an upper limit on profit and a lower limit on loss, constructed through taking equal but opposite positions in a put and a call with different strike prices.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To grab or seize by the collar or neck.

2 Definition

To place a collar on, to fit with one.

Example Sentences
  • Collar and leash aggressive dogs.
3 Definition

To seize, capture or detain.

4 Definition

To preempt, control stringently and exclusively.

5 Definition

(law enforcement) To arrest.

6 Definition

To bind in conversation.

Example Sentences
  • I managed to collar Fred in the office for an hour.
7 Definition

To roll up (beef or other meat) and bind it with string preparatory to cooking.

8 Definition

(BDSM) To bind (a submissive) to a dominant under specific conditions or obligations.