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Collar

A '''collar''' is something which goes around the neck of a person, animal, or thing (such as a bottle). Specifically, ''collar'' may mean:
- Collar (clothing), the part of a garment that fastens around or frames the neck.
- Collar (animal), a strap for an animal's neck to which a leash or harness may be attached.
- Collar (BDSM), a device of any material placed around the neck of the submissive partner in BDSM.
- Collar (jewelry), an ornament for the neck, especially a close-fitting necklace popular in the Edwardian period and sporadically thereafter, or a livery collar worn around the neck and shoulders as a mark of office.
- Cervical collar is a supporting device used by medicine in cases of trauma or weakness of the neck spine
- Collar (finance), a combination of an equal number of call and put options at slightly different exercise prices.
- Shaft collar, a piece of hardware used on power transmission devices as a mechanical stop, locating device, or bearing face.
- ''Collars'' is also used Metonymy|metonymically (and usually in a derogatory manner) to refer to members of the clergy.
- ''Collars'' are a mechanical piece in a gearbox which engages the gears of the driveshaft onto the layshaft of the gearbox.
- ''Collars'' Limited (see F Collar) is a business established in 1932 manufacturing Oars, Masts and Spars.

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