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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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| The collar was a little jagged at the edge, and so came the long scissors to cut off the jagged part. He slipped a dog collar around Pinocchio's neck and tightened it so that it would not come off. You shall become a black poodle and have a gold collar round your neck, and shall eat burning coals, till the flames burst forth from your throat. |
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