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Vocabulary Entry
collar
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A band or strip worn around the neck of a shirt or garment.
Example Sentences
"He adjusted the collar of his shirt before the meeting."
"The puppy had a bright red collar with a tag."
"She wore a sweater with a stylish turtleneck collar."
V
verb
To seize or restrain, often used in the context of grabbing someone by the collar.
Example Sentences
"The teacher collared the student for his misbehavior."
"He was collared by security as he tried to leave the store."
"In the movie, the detective collared the suspect just in time."