noun Download 🔗Share Anything that encircles the neck. Examples : "Here are two options: * Dogs and cats often wear collars with identification tags. (Simple and relatable to pet ownership.) * Many shirts have collars that can be buttoned up. (Relatable to clothing and everyday dressing.) " wear item body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A piece of meat from the neck of an animal. Examples : "a collar of brawn" food animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any encircling device or structure. Examples : "A nylon collar kept the bolt from damaging the surface underneath." device structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (in compounds) Of or pertaining to a certain category of professions as symbolized by typical clothing. Examples : "Many families see education as a path to upward mobility, allowing their children to move from blue-collars to white-collars. " job work industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The neck or line of junction between the root of a plant and its stem. Examples : "The gardener carefully removed the soil around the collars of the tomato plants to prevent rot. " plant part biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A ringlike part of a mollusk in connection with the esophagus. Examples : "During the clam dissection, the students carefully examined the collars connecting the esophagus to the rest of the digestive system. " anatomy animal biology part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An eye formed in the bight or bend of a shroud or stay to go over the masthead; also, a rope to which certain parts of rigging, as dead-eyes, are secured. Examples : "The sailor carefully adjusted the collars around the masthead, securing the rigging. " nautical sailing technical part item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An arrest. Examples : "The police made several collars related to the bank robbery yesterday. " police law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A trading strategy using options such that there is both an upper limit on profit and a lower limit on loss, constructed through taking equal but opposite positions in a put and a call with different strike prices. Examples : "The investor used collars on their stock portfolio to protect against large losses while still allowing for some potential gains. " business finance economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To grab or seize by the collar or neck. Examples : "The security guard collared the shoplifter as he tried to run out the door. " action police human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To place a collar on, to fit with one. Examples : "Collar and leash aggressive dogs." wear action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To seize, capture or detain. Examples : "The police collared the suspect running from the bank. " police law action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To preempt, control stringently and exclusively. Examples : "The company collars all customer data, preventing any other organization from accessing or using it. " business finance economy government politics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (law enforcement) To arrest. Examples : "After a long investigation, the police finally collared the suspect. " police law action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To roll up (beef or other meat) and bind it with string preparatory to cooking. Examples : "Before roasting the brisket, the butcher will carefully collar it with twine to help it hold its shape and cook evenly. " food utensil action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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