neck-collar

A dog wears a leather neck-collar with a shiny metal tag.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A band worn around the neck: A "neck-collar" is a strip of material, leather, or metal fitted around the neck, often for animals (such as dogs or horses) to attach a leash or for control, or for humans as an accessory or restraint.
   • A part of clothing: In garment terminology, a "neck-collar" refers to the part of a shirt, dress, or coat that encircles the neck, also known simply as a collar.

Usage Examples

• Noun (for animals):
  • The dog wore a leather neck-collar with its name tag attached. (A band around the dog's neck for identification and leash attachment.)
  • The horse's neck-collar was decorated with silver studs. (A band around the horse's neck, often part of a harness.)
• Noun (for clothing):
  • He adjusted his shirt's neck-collar before the meeting. (The fabric part encircling the neck of the shirt.)
• Noun (as a restraint):
  • The prisoner was fitted with a metal neck-collar for security. (A restrictive device worn around the neck.)

Advanced Usage

• "To put a neck-collar on": to attach or fit a neck-collar onto an animal or person.
  • The owner put a new neck-collar on the puppy for its first walk. (Fitted a band around the puppy's neck.)
• "Neck-collar and leash": a common pairing for walking dogs.
  • Always use a neck-collar and leash when walking your dog in public. (The combination of neck band and lead for control.)

Variants and Related Words

• Collar (n): a shortened form of "neck-collar," commonly used for the same meanings.
  • The cat's collar has a bell. (A band around the cat's neck.)
• Neckband (n): a band worn around the neck, similar to a neck-collar but often simpler or narrower.
  • The shirt has a detachable neckband. (A separate band around the neck of a garment.)
• Collarless (adj): without a neck-collar.
  • He prefers collarless shirts for casual wear. (Shirts lacking a neck-collar.)

Synonyms

• Band: a strip of material worn around the neck (e.g., a dog band).
• Collar: the most common synonym, referring to both clothing and animal accessories.
• Neckband: a narrower or simpler version of a neck-collar.

Related Idioms

• "Hot under the collar": angry or agitated (though this uses "collar" alone, not "neck-collar").
  • He got hot under the collar when his plan was rejected. (He became angry.)
• "Collar someone": to seize or detain someone (verb form, not directly related to the noun "neck-collar").
  • The police collared the suspect after a chase. (They apprehended him.)