COLLAR: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COLLAR?

Need another word that means the same as “collar”? Find 35 synonyms and 30 related words for “collar” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Collar” are: leash, neckband, apprehension, arrest, catch, pinch, taking into custody, choker, dog collar, shoe collar, ring, band, collet, sleeve, pipe, flange, rim, rib, apprehend, cop, nab, nail, pick up, capture, seize, accost, address, speak to, talk to, call to, shout to, hail, initiate a discussion with

Collar as a Noun

Definitions of "Collar" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “collar” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A connecting band or pipe in machinery.
• A piece of meat rolled up and tied.
• (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal.
• An encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal.
• A heavy rounded part of the harness worn by a draught animal, which rests at the base of its neck on the shoulders.
• The part around the neck of a shirt, blouse, jacket or coat, either upright or turned over.
• The part of a plant where the stem joins the roots.
• A band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it.
• The stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot.
• A figurative restraint.
• A coloured marking resembling a collar round the neck of a bird or other animal.
• The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal.
• Necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck.
• A band put around the neck of an animal, used to restrain, control, or identify it.
• A band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over.
• Anything worn or placed about the neck.
• A cut of bacon taken from the neck of a pig.
• A short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part.

Synonyms of "Collar" as a noun (18 Words)

apprehension	Fearful expectation or anticipation. They acted with intent to prevent lawful apprehension.
arrest	The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal. The negotiations were in arrest.
band	Jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger. A narrow band of gold was her only jewellery.
catch	Anything that is caught especially if it is worth catching. The window catch was rusty.
choker	An extremely upsetting experience. He could win if he wasn t a choker.
collet	A band or collar that holds an individual stone in a jewelry setting.
dog collar	Metal supports for logs in a fireplace.
leash	The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one. He s always gotten a long leash.
neckband	A band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over.
pinch	An act of pinching someone. The pinch of the recession.
pipe	Bagpipes. A fresh pipe of port.
rib	Cut of meat including one or more ribs. Knit a new rib.
rim	The outer edge of a wheel, on which the tyre is fitted. He looked over the rim of his glasses.
ring	The sound of a bell ringing. A ring of ships in the harbor.
shoe collar	Necklace that fits tightly around a woman’s neck.
sleeve	The part of a garment that wholly or partly covers a person’s arm. A shirt with the sleeves rolled up.
taking into custody	The act of someone who picks up or takes something.

Usage Examples of "Collar" as a noun

• The thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar.
• We turned our collars up against the chill.
• The drake has a narrow black collar.
• A shirt collar.
• Asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market.
• A shire horse leaning into its collar.
• The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar.
• A collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse.
• The first step is to choose a collar that fits the dog properly.

Collar as a Verb

Definitions of "Collar" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “collar” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Seize by the neck or collar.
• Furnish with a collar.
• Stop (someone) in order to talk to them.
• Take into custody.
• Put a collar on (an animal.
• Seize or apprehend (someone.

Synonyms of "Collar" as a verb (17 Words)

accost	Approach with an offer of sexual favors. He was accosted by a thief demanding his money or his life.
address	Put an address on an envelope. The chairman addressed the board of trustees.
apprehend	Arrest (someone) for a crime. We enter a field of vision we could not otherwise apprehend.
arrest	Suffer a heart attack. They arrested a vessel with a ton of salmon on board.
call to	Make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands.
capture	Bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit. She did a series of sketches trying to capture all his moods.
catch	Discover or come upon accidentally suddenly or unexpectedly catch somebody doing something or in a certain state. He bellowed something Jess couldn t catch.
cop	Incur (something unwelcome. He copped some hash for me.
hail	Hail falls. She hails from Kalamazoo.
initiate a discussion with	Accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite.
nab	Tag the base runner to get him out. They recently nabbed a burglar inside the house he was ransacking.
nail	Attach something somewhere by means of nails. He spoke out to nail the lie that he d had a row with his manager.
pick up	Pilfer or rob.
seize	Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force take as one s right or possession. He always strains to seize the most sombre truths.
shout to	Utter a sudden loud cry.
speak to	Give a speech to.
talk to	Reveal information.

Usage Examples of "Collar" as a verb

• The animal had been captured, collared, and released by federal researchers.
• Police collared the culprit.
• Collar the dog.
• He collared a departing guest for some last words.

Associations of "Collar" (30 Words)

apparel	Clothe (someone. They were dressed in bright apparel.
blouse	A woman’s upper garment resembling a shirt, typically with a collar, buttons, and sleeves. I bloused my trousers over my boots.
bodice	A sleeveless, close-fitting waist-length garment, typically lacing up in the front, worn over a dress or blouse or as underwear.
brogue	A strong outdoor shoe with ornamental perforated patterns in the leather.
chiffon	(of a cake or dessert) made with beaten egg to give a light consistency. Chiffon cake.
corset	Dress with a corset.
dress	Put a dressing on. Dress the patient.
epaulet	Adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder.
garment	An item of clothing. A windproof outer garment.
gown	Dress in a gown. She was gowned in luminous silk.
hat	Headdress that protects the head from bad weather has shaped crown and usually a brim. Wearing her scientific hat she is director of a pharmacology research group.
hem	Utter hem or ahem. He stitched weights into the curtain s hem.
jacket	Cover with a jacket. The men were jacketed.
jean	Close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear. A jean jacket.
legging	A garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle.
pants	Underpants worn by women. He thought we were going to be absolute pants.
plaid	Chequered or tartan twilled cloth, typically made of wool. A plaid shawl.
robe	Put on robes especially for a formal or ceremonial occasion. A baby in christening robes.
shirt	Put a shirt on. A rugby shirt.
skimpy	(of clothes) short and revealing. My knowledge of music is extremely skimpy.
skirt	The curtain that hangs round the base of a hovercraft to contain the air cushion. She skirted the problem.
sleeve	A windsock. A shirt with the sleeves rolled up.
sweater	A knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically with long sleeves, put on over the head. A close knit wool sweater for icy weather.
sweatshirt	Cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity.
toga	A one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome.
tuck	Make a tuck or several folds in. She tucked her legs under her.
undershirt	A collarless men’s undergarment for the upper part of the body.
vest	Of a chorister or member of the clergy put on vestments. Kim looked chic in her pink jeans and white vest top.
waistcoat	A man’s sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat.
wear	The wearing of something or the state of being worn as clothing. Although she was a widow she didn t wear black.