Wondering how to hyphenate the English word collar? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.
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A band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over |
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(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal |
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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 |
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A short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part |
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The stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot |
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A band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it |
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Necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck |
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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 |
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The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar |
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Take into custody The police nabbed the suspected criminals |
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Seize by the neck or collar |
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Furnish with a collar Collar the dog |