(n): a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
(n): (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
(n): a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
(n): anything worn or placed about the neck
(n): an article of apparel worn about the neck
(n): a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
(n): a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
(n): the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
(n): the top edge of a vessel or other container
(n): a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
(n): a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
(n): necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
(n): jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
(n): a figurative restraint
(n): the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
(n): the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
(n): the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
(v): take into custody
(v): take hold of; grab
(v): seize by the neck or collar
(v): take hold of; grab
(v): furnish with a collar
(v): provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
In coinmaking, a device in a minting press that restricts the outward flow of metal during striking. The collar allows the rounding process to be much more precise, and it may also be used to put an edge design on the coin.