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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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| Australian veterinarian Lilian Lee argues that pets metabolize most of the insecticide contained in mass-marketed flea collars, making the concentration so weak it hardly has any effect on fleas. QUARTZ HILL - Quartz Hill VFW 3000 Auxiliary will host a spaghetti dinner to help raise money to buy snacks, toothpaste, flea collars and other items for local military personnel deployed overseas. It is unknown how representative these data will be for other types of formulations still on the market; our laboratories are currently assessing transferable insecticides from other dips and flea collars using similar methodology. |
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