to seize by the collar
1collar — [käl′ər] n. [ME coler < OFr colier < L collare, band or chain for the neck < collum, the neck < IE base * kwel , to turn > WHEEL, Ger hals, neck] 1. the part of a garment that encircles the neck 2. a cloth band or folded over piece …
2Collar — Col lar, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Collared}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Collaring}.] 1. To seize by the collar. [1913 Webster] 2. To put a collar on. 3. to arrest, as a wanted criminal. Same as {put the collar on}. [PJC] {To collar beef} (or other meat), to… …
3collar — /ˈkɒlə / (say koluh) noun 1. the part of a shirt, blouse, coat, etc., round the neck, usually folded over. 2. a close fitting necklace or ornamental band of linen, velvet, or the like, worn by women round the neck. 3. an ornamental necklace worn… …
4collar — collarless, adj. /kol euhr/, n. 1. the part of a shirt, coat, dress, blouse, etc., that encompasses the neckline of the garment and is sewn permanently to it, often so as to fold or roll over. 2. a similar but separate, detachable article of… …
5collar — I. noun Etymology: Middle English coler, from Anglo French, from Latin collare, from collum neck; akin to Old English heals neck, and probably to Old English hwēol wheel more at wheel Date: 14th century 1. a band, strip, or chain worn around the… …
6collar — 1. noun a) The part of an upper garment (shirt, jacket...) that fits around the neck and throat, especially if sewn from a separate piece of fabric. Make sure your dog has a collar holding an identification tag. b) A decorative band or other… …
7collar — col•lar [[t]ˈkɒl ər[/t]] n. 1) clo the part of a shirt, coat, dress, blouse, etc., that encompasses the neckline of the garment and is sewn permanently to it, often so as to fold or roll over 2) clo a similar but separate, detachable article of… …
8collar — I. n. 1. Neck band. 2. Neck harness. 3. Ring, fillet, belt, band, guard. II. v. a. 1. Seize by the collar or throat. 2. Put a collar on, fit with a collar, fillet, belt …
9seize — [ siz ] verb transitive ** 1. ) to take something using official power and force: CONFISCATE: Customs officials have seized 100 pounds of cocaine. Action was taken to seize criminal assets valued at $200 million. a ) to take control of a place or …
10The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada — Infobox Military Unit unit name= The Queen s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada caption=Cap badge of the Camerons of C dates= 1 February 1910 Present country= Canada allegiance= branch= Militia type= Line Infantry role= Light Role size= One… …
