Hyphenation of collar

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word collar? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

col-lar

Definitions of collar:

1.
A band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
2.
(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
3.
Anything worn or placed about the neck
The thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar A collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse
4.
A short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
5.
The stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
6.
A band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
7.
Necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
8.
A figurative restraint
Asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market Kept a tight leash on his emotions He's always gotten a long leash
9.
The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
10.
Take into custody
The police nabbed the suspected criminals
11.
Seize by the neck or collar
12.
Furnish with a collar
Collar the dog

Synonyms of collar:

noun neckband, band
noun band
noun choker, dog collar, neckband, necklace
noun leash, restraint
noun apprehension, arrest, catch, pinch, taking into custody, capture, gaining control, seizure
verb nail, apprehend, arrest, pick up, nab, cop, seize, prehend, clutch
verb seize, prehend, clutch
verb equip, fit, fit out, outfit

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