collar (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒlər/
Definition
A band of leather, fabric, or metal that is put around the neck of an animal, especially a dog or cat, often with a tag for identification or a leash attached.
Examples
The dog slipped its collar and ran away.
She bought a new diamond-studded collar for her pampered poodle.
He attached the leash to the dog's collar before their walk.
How to Use collar
- collarbone (collocation)
- The bone connecting the shoulder blade to the sternum. — "She broke her collarbone in the skiing accident."
- in a collar (prepositional phrase)
- Wearing a collar. — "The dog was happily wagging its tail, its new collar in place."
- slip its collar (idiom)
- To escape from a collar. — "The cat managed to slip its collar and explore the neighborhood."
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