collar
noun
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.
collaring
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present participleof collar.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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To do so safely, Blair suggested collaring and keeping cats close on a well-fitted harness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Their small, fuzzy bodies made collaring them difficult, too.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 25, 2024
Founded more than 30 years ago, andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is a leader in hands-on guest conservation experiences rooted in scientific need, ranging from rhino dehorning to elephant collaring.
From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2022
Fortunately, another research team was carrying out a collaring project to track matriarch elephants.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 21, 2021
The muck seemed to climb me, rising up my arms, my chest, collaring my throat like a noose.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
