dog collar

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A stiff white collar with no opening in the front; a distinctive symbol of the clergy: A rigid, white neckband worn as part of clerical attire, especially by priests and ministers in some Christian denominations.
    • A collar for a dog: A band, typically made of leather, nylon, or fabric, worn around a dog's neck to which a leash, identification tags, or a license can be attached.
    • A necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck: A close-fitting, often decorative, band worn as jewelry around a woman's neck.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (clerical collar):
    • The priest adjusted his dog collar before beginning the service.
    • The traditional dog collar is a symbol of his vocation.
  • Noun (for a pet):
    • She bought a new leather dog collar with a shiny brass nameplate.
    • Always check that your dog collar is not too tight.
  • Noun (necklace):
    • She wore a simple velvet dog collar with her evening gown.
    • The jeweled dog collar was a family heirloom.
Advanced Usage
  • The term "dog collar" for the clerical item is informal and more common in British English. The formal terms are "clerical collar" or "Roman collar."
  • In fashion, a "dog collar" necklace is also sometimes called a "choker."
Variants and Related Words
  • Clerical collar (n): The formal term for the stiff white neckband worn by clergy.
  • Choker (n): A close-fitting necklace, synonymous with the fashion sense of "dog collar."
  • Collar (n): The general term for any band worn around the neck, whether for clothing, an animal, or ornamentation.
Synonyms
  • For the clerical item: clerical collar, Roman collar.
  • For the pet item: neckband, collar.
  • For the necklace: choker, neckband.
Related Phrases
  • To be collared: (informal) To be stopped and made to talk to someone. (This uses the verb form of "collar," not the specific noun "dog collar").
    • I was collared by my boss on my way out the door.
Noun
  1. necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
  2. a stiff white collar with no opening in the front; a distinctive symbol of the clergy
  3. a collar for a dog

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