nouns
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
domain category
the branch of biology that studies animals
is a type of (narrower)
a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
"chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands"; "the black and yellow banding of bees and wasps"
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"
is a type of (narrower)
an article of apparel worn about the neck
a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
is a type of (narrower)
a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
"there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse"
the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
is a type of (narrower)
a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
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"
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
"the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"