Definition of collar

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Collar (n.) A ring or round flange upon, surrounding, or against an object, and used for restraining motion within given limits, or for holding something to its place, or for hiding an opening around an object; as, a collar on a shaft, used to prevent endwise motion of the shaft; a collar surrounding a stovepipe at the place where it enters a wall. The flanges of a piston and the gland of a stuffing box are sometimes called collars..

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Macavahu :: Macavahu (n.) A small Brazilian monkey (Callithrix torquatus), -- called also collared teetee..
Clavicle :: Clavicle (n.) The collar bone, which is joined at one end to the scapula, or shoulder blade, and at the other to the sternum, or breastbone. In man each clavicle is shaped like the letter /, and is situated just above the first rib on either side of the neck. In birds the two clavicles are united ventrally, forming the merrythought, or wishbone..
Bearing :: Bearing (n.) The part of an axle or shaft in contact with its support, collar, or boxing; the journal..
Collar :: Collar (n.) A colored ring round the neck of a bird or mammal.
Ruche :: Ruche (n.) A plaited, quilled, or goffered strip of lace, net, ribbon, or other material, -- used in place of collars or cuffs, and as a trimming for women's dresses and bonnets..
Chuck :: Chuck (n.) A piece of the backbone of an animal, from between the neck and the collar bone, with the adjoining parts, cut for cooking; as, a chuck steak; a chuck roast..
Fur :: Fur (n.) Articles of clothing made of fur; as, a set of furs for a lady (a collar, tippet, or cape, muff, etc.)..
Neckwear :: Neckwear (n.) A collective term for cravats, collars, etc..
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, now only by women and children..
Rabato :: Rabato (n.) A kind of ruff for the neck; a turned-down collar; a rebato.
Jougs :: "Jougs (n.) An iron collar fastened to a wall or post, formerly used in Scotland as a kind of pillory. [Written also juggs.] See Juke..
Vandyke :: Vandyke (n.) A picture by Vandyke. Also, a Vandyke collar, or a Vandyke edge..
Subcolumnar :: Subclavian (a.) Situated under the clavicle, or collar bone; as, the subclavian arteries..
Dicky :: Dicky (n.) A gentleman's shirt collar.
Piccadilly :: Piccadilly (n.) A high, stiff collar for the neck; also, a hem or band about the skirt of a garment, -- worn by men in the 17th century..
Torquate :: Torquate (a.) Collared; having a torques, or distinct colored ring around the neck..
Collar :: Collar (n.) A collar beam.
Collards :: Collards (n. pl.) Young cabbage, used as greens; esp. a kind cultivated for that purpose; colewort..
Collared :: Collared (a.) Wearing a collar; -- said of a man or beast used as a bearing when a collar is represented as worn around the neck or loins.
Collar :: Collar (n.) An ornament worn round the neck by knights, having on it devices to designate their rank or order..
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