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collar 1. Biology a marking or structure resembling a collar, such as that found around the necks of some birds or at the junction of a stem and a root 2. a section of a shaft or rod having a locally increased diameter to provide a bearing seat or a locating ring collar [′käl·ər] (design engineering) A ring placed around an object to restrict its motion, hold it in place, or cover an opening. (mining engineering) The mouth of a mine shaft. (naval architecture) An opening in the end or bight of a rope or cable supporting a mast that goes over the masthead. A ring or loop of metal, rope, or other material, used to secure a heart or deadeye. A fitting over a structural part passing through a bulkhead or deck. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Many market participants have acquired some level of comfort from the Fed's market friendly move, and its accompanying statement, that the central bank is now firmly on the side of Wall Street, as opposed to last year, when its actions could be equated to tugging the financial markets by a choke collar," stated Peter Antipatis. |
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