(dog-collar)

  • 1dog-collar — dog collars also dog collar 1) N COUNT A dog collar is a stiff, round, white collar that fastens at the back and that is worn by Christian priests and ministers. [INFORMAL] Syn: clerical collar 2) N COUNT A dog collar is a collar worn by a dog …

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  • 2dog collar — dog ,collar noun count 1. ) a collar around a dog s neck that you can fasten to a LEAD (=a long piece of rope, leather, etc.) 2. ) a tight decorated band that you wear around your neck as a decoration 3. ) a white stiff round collar worn by… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 3dog collar — ► NOUN 1) a collar for a dog. 2) informal a clerical collar …

    English terms dictionary

  • 4dog collar — n. 1. a collar to be worn by a dog 2. Slang CLERICAL COLLAR …

    English World dictionary

  • 5dog collar — dog .collar n 1.) a piece of thin leather that you fasten around a dog s neck 2.) informal a stiff round white collar worn by priests …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 6Dog collar — See also: clerical collar and necklace A dog collar is a is a piece of material put around the neck of a dog. A collar might be used for control, identification, fashion, or other purposes. Identification tags and medical information is… …

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  • 7dog collar — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms dog collar : singular dog collar plural dog collars 1) a white stiff round collar worn by priests in the Christian church 2) a collar around a dog s neck that you can fasten to a lead (= a long piece of rope,… …

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  • 8dog collar — n. the collar worn by priests and some other clerics. □ The man in the dog collar prayed for a while, then we ate dinner …

    Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • 9dog collar — see dog collar …

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  • 10dog collar — dog′ col lar n. 1) a collar used to restrain or identify a dog 2) inf a close fitting necklace 3) sts Slang. a clerical collar • Etymology: 1515–25 …

    From formal English to slang