Synonyms: pinch, catch, collar, apprehension, arrest, taking into custody
Definition: the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
Usage: the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
Similar words: capture, seizure, gaining control
Definition: the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
Definition: a figurative restraint
Usage: 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
Similar words: restraint
Definition: the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
Usage: the unlawful restraint of trade
Synonyms: choker, collar, dog collar, neckband
Definition: necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
Similar words: necklace
Definition: jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
Definition: a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
Similar words: band
Definition: a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
Synonyms: collar
Definition: a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
Similar words: band
Definition: a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
Synonyms: collar, shoe collar
Definition: the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
Synonyms: collar
Definition: a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
Definition: a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
Usage: there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse
Synonyms: collar
Definition: anything worn or placed about the neck
Usage: the thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar; a collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse
Similar words: neckpiece
Definition: an article of apparel worn about the neck
Synonyms: collar
Definition: (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
Similar words: band, banding, stria, striation
Definition: a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
Usage: chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands; the black and yellow banding of bees and wasps
Synonyms: collar, pick up, cop, apprehend, arrest, nab, nail
Definition: take into custody
Usage: the police nabbed the suspected criminals
Similar words: prehend, seize, clutch
Definition: take hold of; grab
Usage: The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter; She clutched her purse; The mother seized her child by the arm; Birds of prey often seize small mammals
Synonyms: collar
Definition: furnish with a collar
Usage: collar the dog
Similar words: outfit, equip, fit, fit out
Definition: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Usage: The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
Synonyms: collar
Definition: seize by the neck or collar
Similar words: prehend, seize, clutch
Definition: take hold of; grab
Usage: The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter; She clutched her purse; The mother seized her child by the arm; Birds of prey often seize small mammals